GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Vice President/Chief Medical Officer will serve as facilitator, coordinator and liaison for all medical affairs. Will be responsible for regulatory compliance with respect to medical staff organization, bylaws, rules and regulations. Oversees the credentialing process for the medical staff. Facilities communication and coordination between the medical staff and administration. Serves on the executive team and coordinates/collaborates with other senior executives to achieve organizational integration with respect to medical affairs and quality. The VP/CMO will champion clinical quality improvement. The VP/CMO reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Develop strong working relationships with physicians and staff that will enable establishment and implementation of quality care delivery strategies requiring cooperation and/or leadership of physicians.

· Sense the need of those served and take initiative to optimize their experience at the hospital

· Serve as a liaison between the medical staff and hospital administration.

· In combination with others in hospital administration, develop, improve, and maintain physician relations.

· Lead in physician recruitment and retention strategies and activities.

· Provides leadership for implementation of computerized medical records and supports and assists in training medical staff throughout the process.

· Lead and participate in quality improvement processes aimed at driving highest level performance on CMS/Joint Commission quality assessments.

· Work with physicians and staff through committee and individually to accept and utilize evidence-based “best practice” medicine tools.

· Work with the Medical Staff Office to assist and orient new physicians to the hospital and its bylaws. Assist each provider in understanding the mission and vision of the hospital.

· Work closely with the medical staff leadership to advise on issues related to credentials, policy and procedures, governance (bylaws and departmental rules and regulations), and medical staff management. Assist Chief of Staff, Chairman of Credentials Committee, and clinical department chairpersons in the oversight of medical staff credentialing and re-credentialing.

· Oversee local CME activity, including oversight of presenters and assuring compliance with CME accreditation requirements.

· Participates in all medical staff committees aimed at driving continuous improvement in the quality of patient care.

· In collaboration with Clinical development, reviews clinical results and develops appropriate communication vehicles.

· Helps establish and maintain the direction of the clinical development program through strategic planning.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

· Knowledge of Hospital and Clinic Medical Staff Operations

· Knowledge of Hospital Medical Staff and Medical Executive Committee Function

· Ability to interact and facilitate communication between health care professionals and Healthcare Administration

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree

· Five years of progressive healthcare leadership

· Ten years of active medical practice experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· Experience on Medical Executive Committee

· Experience in Clinic Practice Management

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state where facility is located

· Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in respective specialty

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Executive

Organization: AdventHealth Executives

Schedule: Full-time

Req ID: 24042984

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.