Chief Medical Officer

We Are Hiring The Chief Medical Officer develops strategies to align with the mission, vision and values of Ascension. Provides oversight for medical and clinical areas to ensure achievement of goals for the department(s). The position involves both operational and clinical oversight responsibilities and works closely with the faculty and leadership in the accomplishment of these responsibilities. What You Will Do Responsibilities: Acts as an advocate on behalf of our patients, physicians and clinical staff. Builds and cultivates strong physician relations within all of Ascension’s operating entities. Identifies, cultivates and develops emerging physician leaders, provide coaching and mentoring by identifying deficits and needs for physician leadership training and opportunity. Provides leadership to management within areas of responsibility, to include but not limited to; Quality and Safety Utilization Review Medical Staff governance guidance Peer Review, Credentialing and OPPE Growth and Strategic Planning 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. Prioritizes and develop clinical quality improvement processes plans and engages medical staff in process improvement Promotes evidenced-based medicine by actively promoting the delivery of care services that are based on best clinical practice guidelines Promotes patient centered care, ensures that decisions respect patients’ wants, needs, and preferences, and that patients have the education and support they need to make decisions and participate in their own care. Creates a culture of engagement and alignment between the medical staff and the organizational strategic vision and goals. Partner with the Chief Medical Informatics Officer to ensure that data and metrics are accurate, current, well-defined and relevant. If the organization has a chief medical informatics officer (CMIO), the two must work together to institute electronic medical records (EMR) and computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems that actually work, are user-friendly, and facilitate meaningful communication of medical information. Formulates and implements operational strategies and initiatives, including patient safety, performance improvement and physician recruitment. Champions transparent performance improvement metrics in building a partnership between the medical staff and Nursing and Case Management. Establishes strong relationships with community and business leaders as well as state and local government officials Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management. Partners with service line leaders by 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. Directs and oversees process for counseling and managing issues of physician professional conduct. Ensures adherence and completion of medical staff decisions regarding peer review and physician behavioral issues. Leads the development of continuing medical education (CME), and other relevant education programs for medical staff. Provides consultative support to graduate and under-graduate medical education programs, if applicable. Facilitates GME activities on hospital campus by ensuring hospital compliance and readiness for Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) visits by the ACGME. Works collaboratively with other staff to provide necessary clinical support services to facilities and medical staff. Assumes administrative leadership as mutually agreed. Ensures licensing and other governmental and regulatory requirements. Participates in surveys and inspections by accrediting/licensure bodies. Assists in investigating complaints, incidents, claims of malpractice and/or negligence on the art of hospital personnel and 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. Serves as an advocate, intermediary and facilitator with external regulators for regulatory matters. Facilitates system training and implementation for physicians and assists in development of training modules and other EMR features. Facilitates development, training and implementation of High Reliability Organization principles for physician activities. Performs other duties as assigned. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Licensed Graduate Doctoral Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Work Experience: 10 years of experience required. 15 years of experience preferred. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. Additional Preferences 5 years’ experience in a physician leadership role, is required. 10 years’ experience in physician executive leadership in an integrated health system setting, is preferred. Additional experience in voluntary medical staff leadership positions and/or committee membership is preferred.
le@der2020 Why Join Our Team Ascension St. Vincent's has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 120 years. We employ over 4,800 associates across five hospitals in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more. Ascension St. Vincent’s is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for all, including our associates. We offer a place of respect and inclusion, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we invite you to explore a career with Ascension St. Vincent's today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension St. Vincent Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify