Chief Medical Officer

Role Overview

• Provides leadership and direction to all physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) within their Affiliate to ensure the delivery of consistent quality medical care.
• Works closely with medical staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained.
• Oversees the implementation of quality improvement efforts designed to improve clinical performance and maintain compliance with HIPAA and other regulations and standards.
• Evaluates developments and innovations in medical care and makes recommendations for new practices and procedures.
• Advises Affiliate Leadership and medical teams on matters impacting patient care.
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of patients, physicians and clinical staff.
• Responsible for monitoring, measurement and quality improvement of clinical care utilizing evidence-based best practices to support, promote and oversee patient safety, continuous performance and quality improvement, risk management and efficient resource utilization.
• Oversees the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs, including medical practice review, governance, credentialing, privileging, peer review, medical information systems, and telemedicine opportunities.
• Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management.
• Assists in evaluating new clinical business line opportunities that align with the strategic vision, by actively engaging in strategic planning for service line business plan development.
• Monitors market trends, market share data and physician practices to look for opportunities for business growth.
• Implements new clinical initiatives and business plans as directed as the executive lead.
• Leads the development of continuing medical education (CME), and other relevant education programs for medical staff.
• Monitors major issues and trends in the practice of medicine and area of health policy advising medical staff and executive leadership in relation to organization activities.
• Builds and cultivates strong physician relations within all of operating entities. Ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of medical care. Ensuring that all healthcare regulations and safety standards are met.
• Liaison between the administration and medical staff. Performs other position related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Physician License and certification as required by state.
• Graduate of an accredited medical school required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is needed, with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration preferred.
• A master's degree in health administration or business administration, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 10+ years clinical experience.
• Experience in health care administration.
• 10 years in Physician Executive leadership in an integrated medical group setting, is preferred.
• 5 years experience in a Physician Executive leadership role in an integrated medical group setting with progressively more responsible management levels, is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to converse with a wide range of medical professionals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and planning.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other third-party payer’s guidelines.
• Knowledge of fiscal management techniques.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, and objectives.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a management team.
• Decision-making skills.
• Ability to organize and integrate organizational priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving expertise.

Benefits

• WFH Flexible