Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

1w1 week ago

St. Anthony Regional Hospital

Carroll, US · Full-time · $300,000 – $450,000

About this role

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) leads development and implementation of systems and processes ensuring the highest quality of care, patient safety, and evidence-based medicine. Oversees, directs, and supports medical management decisions that maximize patient benefits while pursuing corporate objectives. Provides essential physician leadership for clinical outcomes and quality initiatives.

Conducts regular chart reviews and audits on a spot-check basis as part of ongoing Quality Assurance. Meets with medical staff providers regularly to discuss clinical opportunities for care. Maintains a direct patient care practice in area of expertise.

Develops and maintains collegial relationships with physicians and clinical staff to promote engagement and quality patient care. Advises Administration on clinical strategy development and recommends resolutions to medical and administrative issues. Serves as liaison and organization resource to the physician peer review process.

Attends all Board of Directors meetings and annual strategic planning retreat, plus Quality Assurance and Risk Management Committee meetings. Engages providers in development of patient care policies, protocols, and procedures. Supports ongoing quality initiatives and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Valid MD/DO license in the state of Iowa with no pending or previous disciplinary action; board certified or board eligible
Current DEA license
A minimum of five years’ healthcare experience
Experience launching medical programs and dealing with program management
Experience working with information technology staff to implement and manage practice management and/or electronic health software
Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and regulations; write reports and procedure manuals; effectively present information to groups

Responsibilities

Develop and implement systems and processes that ensure the highest quality of care, patient safety, and evidence-based medicine
Oversee, direct, and support rendering of medical management decisions that maximize patient benefits while pursuing corporate objectives
Conduct regular chart reviews and audits on a spot-check basis as part of ongoing Quality Assurance
Meet regularly with medical staff providers to discuss clinical opportunities for care
Develop and maintain collegial relationships with physicians and clinical staff to promote engagement and quality patient care
Advise Administration on clinical strategy development and recommend resolutions to medical and administrative issues
Provide physician leadership to support clinical outcomes, quality initiatives, and development of patient care policies, protocols, and procedures
Serve as liaison and organization resource to the physician peer review process