Description The Opportunity System Chief Medical Officer, UCHealth The System Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at UCHealth plays a pivotal role in championing clinical effectiveness, quality, and patient safety. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for overseeing all medical operations within the organization, ensuring high-quality patient care is delivered while aligning medical strategies with the overall business objectives, including compliance with regulations, by leading and guiding the medical staff, developing clinical policies, and collaborating with other departments to optimize patient outcomes; essentially acting as a bridge between the medical staff and the executive leadership team. The CMO is expected to lead and develop innovative and measurable programs aimed at improving patient safety, quality of care, and health outcomes. They are accountable for creating and managing systems that facilitate the transfer of knowledge and process improvement. Reporting Relationships Reports to: President and Chief Executive Officer of UCHealth Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership: • Developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures aligned with best practices and regulatory standards. • Monitoring clinical quality metrics and identifying areas for improvement. • Overseeing physician credentialing and performance management. • Promoting a culture of patient safety and quality improvement. Strategic Planning: • Participating in strategic planning initiatives to align clinical goals with organizational objectives. • Identifying opportunities for growth and innovation in clinical services. • Analyzing healthcare trends and adapting clinical practices accordingly. Physician Relations: • Building strong relationships with physicians and medical staff to foster collaboration and engagement. • Addressing physician concerns and advocating for their needs. • Facilitating communication between medical staff and other departments. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: • Ensuring adherence to all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation standards • Monitoring compliance with quality metrics and reporting to relevant authorities Financial Management: • Collaborating with finance teams to develop and manage clinical budgets • Analyzing utilization patterns and identifying opportunities for cost optimization Community Engagement: • Representing the health system in community initiatives and collaborations • Promoting health awareness and preventative care programs Candidate Qualifications The culture at UCHealth is results driven, and each member has high expectations for themselves as well as those with whom they partner and lead. Candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic organization. They will exude honesty, respect, trust, integrity and high ethical standards and serve in a supportive, open and direct manner. The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: Education/Certification • Graduate of an accredited medical school • A master's degree in health administration, public health or business administration preferred • 5 years' experience in Senior-level medical staff, academic or association leadership required • Unrestricted Colorado Board of Medical Examiners physician license • Certification in management or physician leadership preferred. Pay: $457,600 - $686,420 annual. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Responsibilities: Serves as a member of the leadership team and participates in development of the organization's vision, policies and short/long-term objectives. Directs/manages the organization's clinical standards, policies, practices and staff. Maintains knowledge of industry trends and recommends cost effective and efficient solutions. Serves as liaison between Board of Directors, executive leadership, management, professional organizations and regulatory agencies. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package: + + Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents + 403(b) with employer matching contributions + Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank + Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options + Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options + Wellness benefits + Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs + Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: + UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Who We Are (uchealth.org)