Forest Park Medical Center names CEO

Upon completion, the hospital will have Leadership Energy and Environmental Design certification, which less than five percent of hospitals in the country have obtained, O'Neill said.

"We will use 40 percent less water and 40 percent less electricity than a typical hospital our size," he said. "I think that is very important to be a good community partner."

O'Neill's responsibilities as CEO of Forest Park Medical Center in Austin include overseeing hospital operations and working with physicians and staff. This summer, Forest Park expects to begin the hiring process for leadership positions such as chief financial officer, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer, he said. The hospital system expects to hire about 175–200 people.

"When it comes to leadership positions, I want to get the best and the brightest from everywhere," he said.

Forest Park Medical Center has locations in Dallas, Frisco and Southlake. In addition to Austin, the health care entity also has facilities under construction in Fort Worth and San Antonio.