Summary
Location: Winnebago, Nebraska
Job Title: Chief Medical Officer
Specialty: Medical Leadership / Administration
Job Summary:
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides clinical oversight and strategic direction for medical care across the hospital and health system. Reporting to the CEO and working collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer, the CMO provides leadership over medical staff, quality and patient safety, clinical operations, provider performance, credentialing, and population health initiatives. The CMO promotes patient-centered, culturally competent care while supporting the organization's mission, strategic goals, and commitment to improving health outcomes within the community.
Responsibilities:
Provide clinical oversight and direction for medical services throughout the hospital and health system
Oversee the quality, safety, and patient experience of care across clinical settings
Provide leadership and supervision to Medical Staff leadership across acute and ambulatory care
Ensure care is delivered in a culturally competent manner consistent with the needs and values of the Native American communities served
Serve as a collaborative member of the executive leadership team and participate in strategic planning and organizational goal development
Serve as a clinical spokesperson for WCHS in collaboration with executive leadership and communications teams
Lead and oversee the Medical Executive Committee and Medical Staff Office functions as assigned by the CEO and medical staff bylaws
Oversee credentialing, re-credentialing, peer review, quality management, and medical staff discipline
Participate in organizational committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Quality Management, Utilization Review, and other committees as assigned
Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards, and applicable healthcare regulations
Lead medical staff recruitment efforts and support the effective management of external medical staffing contracts
Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of care
Establish and improve medical staff performance standards related to clinical knowledge, communication, professionalism, and system-based practice
Oversee Medical Directors responsible for acute, ambulatory, and behavioral health services
Provide leadership and oversight for medical education, including medical students, residents, residency development, and other health professions
Oversee clinical telehealth programs designed to expand access and improve patient care
Support the continued maintenance of Nebraska State Trauma Tier IV designation
Ensure medical staff and departments under the CMO's supervision follow organizational policies and procedures
Support Medical Directors in ensuring providers complete accurate and timely medical documentation
Collaborate with Purchased Referred Care and case management teams to review and manage consultant referrals
Provide direct clinical services as agreed upon
Participate in morning rounds and huddles and support timely emergency department transfers and hospital admissions
Develop and maintain external relationships to expand coordinated and integrated specialty care services
Support initiatives that improve population health through clinical care, research, and community partnerships
Provide leadership across additional clinical services as the WCHS system evolves, including behavioral health, substance use services, optometry, dentistry, elder care, EMS, and integrated patient care
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
Valid, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
Completion of an approved medical residency program
Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Psychiatry consistent with medical staff bylaws
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed physician
Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and leadership experience in hospital and ambulatory healthcare settings
Public health leadership experience preferred
Experience working with Native American communities preferred
Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and a "Patient First" approach
Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, and