The Chief Medical Officer of Medicine is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective medical care across all departments under the Medicine umbrella. This includes providing strategic vision, operational leadership, clinical governance, and fostering a culture of excellence in medical practice and patient care.
Performance Expectations:
Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Provide clinical leadership for all departments within internal medicine and associated specialties.
- Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Advise executive leadership on clinical matters, including care models, service lines, and population health strategies.
- Collaborate with the executive team on system-wide initiatives related to the quality of care initiatives, capacity and patient flow and cost efficiencies.
- Lead physician engagement, recruitment and retention efforts for all specialties and sub-specialties.
Clinical Oversight & Quality Improvement
- Ensure high standards of medical care, patient safety, and clinical performance across the medical division.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and evidence-based care pathways.
- Monitor and address clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and safety metrics.
Medical Staff Management
- Supervise and support department chairs and medical directors within the division.
- Lead physician recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, performance reviews, and continuing education.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development among physicians.
Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including CMS, Joint Commission, and other accrediting bodies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of healthcare laws and best practices in medical governance.
Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Collaborate with nursing, administration, finance, IT, and other departments to optimize care delivery systems.
- Support integration of care across ambulatory, inpatient, and transitional settings.
Innovation & Research
- Promote integration of clinical research, academic partnerships, and adoption of innovative practices.
- Encourage use of technology, data analytics, and digital health to enhance clinical care and outcomes.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or a medical subspecialty.
- Active and unrestricted medical license.
- Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record in clinical leadership, quality improvement, and healthcare administration.
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Strategic thinking and change management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Deep understanding of healthcare systems and clinical operations
- Ability to drive physician engagement and cultural transformation
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