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Chief Medical Officer Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated March 4, 2025

A Chief Medical Officer, or Chief Medical Director, oversees the daily operations of hospitals and medical centers. Their duties include ensuring the hospital’s expenses stay within the budget, hiring and training all healthcare physicians and keeping the facility safe and comfortable for all patients and visitors.

Chief Medical Officer duties and responsibilities

The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:

  • Make sure the staff adheres to and follows all safety standards and healthcare regulations
  • Seek ways to improve the organization’s clinical services
  • Update staff on new healthcare regulations as they are received
  • Develop and manage a clinical facility’s budget
  • Train new Doctors

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Example 1

Are you a visionary healthcare leader committed to providing comprehensive and excellent care, especially within the LGBTQ+ community? Callen-Lorde Community Health Center is seeking an exceptional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to spearhead our clinical services, inspire our team, and represent our organization as a leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. As the CMO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our clinical landscape, ensuring quality, and driving organizational sustainability.

About the Role:

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a transformative leader responsible for envisioning and delivering comprehensive clinical services at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. The CMO will not only uphold the highest standards of patient care but also contribute to the growth of our organization as a leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. As part of the senior leadership team, you will ensure financial viability and enhance patient access to care, making a tangible impact on the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and review patient care policies, practice protocols, and organizational policies to align with industry standards.
  • Oversee medical staff policies, recruitment, training, and orientation, ensuring compliance with best practices.
  • Assume responsibility for resolving patient incidents and reportable incidents, upholding the health center's integrity.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and develop/implement quality improvement plans.
  • Lead negotiations for hospital affiliations, establish external relationships for enhanced clinical services.
  • Supervise Directors of Medicine, Director of Oral Health, and Clinical Directors across specialty programs.
  • Monitor and enhance provider productivity, patient volume, and panel size in line with industry benchmarks.
  • Collaborate in strategic planning, budgeting, and proposal development.
  • Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and professional events.
  • Collaborate with leadership to foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, promoting an anti-racist and anti-oppressive

    Qualifications

  • Licensed Physician in the State of New York.
  • Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physician.
  • 5-7 years of clinical experience in a similar setting.
  • 5-7 years of supervisory and high-level leadership/administrative experience.

    Desired Characteristics and Skills

  • Demonstrated leadership and administrative/organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Strong Internet, PC, and spreadsheet skills.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
  • Commitment to Callen-Lorde's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
  • Commitment to the mission of Callen-Lorde.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $270,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
    Medical specialties:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



    Application Question(s):
  • Are you a Board Certified or Board Eligible physician?

    Experience:
  • Senior leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

    License/Certification:
  • Medical License Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10011

    • Example 2

    Coast Community Health Center seeks a strategic and mission-focused leader to be our next Chief Medical Officer. Join the team of a growing community health center located in Bandon, Oregon. We seek a Primary Care - Family Medicine Physician with a desire to serve vulnerable populations, a commitment to addressing health inequities, a drive to enhance quality, keen awareness of the social drivers of health, and the ability to motivate and inspire patient-centered care with compassion, dignity, and respect across the organization.

    Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Provides a blend of organizational leadership and direct clinical care
  • Provides supervision and clinical oversight of all clinicians (primary care, behavioral health, women s health)
  • Provides clinical and organizational leadership for integrated healthcare services


    Organizational Qualities:

  • Strong community partnerships and well-respected in the community
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition
  • Committed, diverse, equitable, consumer-led Board of Directors
  • Mission-focused, experienced, and driven executive leadership team
  • Outstanding clinical team of providers, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff
  • Integrated, patient-centered care (social workers, community health workers, clinical support specialists, counselors, interpreter)
  • On-site pharmacy in both locations
  • Robust HIV prevention, care, and support services
  • Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders
  • Two additional satellite sites, (school-based sites)

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
    Medical specialties:
  • Primary Care
    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay
  • Signing bonus
  • Tips



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Bandon, OR 97411: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

    License/Certification:
  • BC/BE (Preferred)
  • Medical License (Required)

    Willingness to travel:
  • 25% Location: In person

    • Example 3

    Cornerstone Montgomery Chief Medical Officer

    Cornerstone Montgomery empowers people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders to live, work, and integrate successfully into the community. We envision that each person we serve will have a meaningful life of their choosing. As the largest outpatient behavioral health agency in Montgomery County, we offer years of evidence based treatment experience to our consumers and practical training to our staff. Our robust training program allows staff members to develop and grow in the position and provides the basis for upward mobility within the agency.

    The Chief Medical Officer, as part of the senior executive leadership team, has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the clinical activities of the organization, including comprehensive oversight of patient care consistent with the CCBHC model.

    Responsibilities of the Chief Medical Officer
  • Strives to ensure that all patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medical screening, and medical/psychiatric evaluation whenever indicated, and that all medical/psychiatric care is appropriately documented in the medical record
  • Assures psychiatric involvement in the development, approval, and review of all Policies, Procedures, and Protocols that govern clinical care
  • Recruits, evaluates, and supervises physicians and nurse practitioners (including residents and students), supervises Clinic Director & Crisis Director, and oversees the peer review process
  • Supervises the clinical and administrative work of physicians and nurse practitioners, and fosters staff development through in-service training, case reviews, and various other means
  • Provides direct psychiatric services. Position includes being on-call and ability to work flexible hours
  • Assures the quality of treatment and related services provided by the organization s medical staff, through participation (directly or by designee) in the System s ongoing quality improvement and audit processes, client and provider case review meetings and mortality and morbidity reviews
  • Serves as a liaison for the organization with community physicians, hospital staff, and other professionals and agencies about psychiatric services. Ensures the integration of behavioral health with primary care.

    Qualifications of the Chief Medical Officer
  • Minimum of 8 years of post-residency experience, with at least 2 years in a management role. Experience within the public mental health system is a plus.
  • Board-certification in area of specialty preferred.
  • Certification in addictions strongly preferred.
  • Maryland Licensed Physician or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
  • Active DEA license.
  • Expert knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment of persons with various behavioral health disorders including severe psychotic and mood disorders, PTSD and other anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Knowledge of educational techniques; personality theory and the principles and practices of psychotherapy.
  • Strong capacity for complex analysis and problem solving related to program development, safety and quality protocols, strategic thinking, and administrative management including budget and productivity.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consumers, and their families; and other professionals.
  • Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; speak effectively in public.

    Benefits Offered to the Chief Medical Officer
  • Pay Range - annually based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, & vision
  • Four weeks of PTO in the first year

    Cornerstone Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $250,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
    Medical specialties:
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychiatry
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

    License/Certification:
  • Medical License Location: One location

    • Example 4

    Are you an experienced and visionary medical professional looking to make a difference in your community?

    The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a Chief Medical Officer for a community health center, also called a federally qualified health center, in Des Moines, Iowa.

    Position Details:

    As the Chief Medical Officer, you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing and leading the clinical operations of the outpatient health centers.
  • Providing direct care to patients.
  • Working closely with the healthcare team which includes behavioral health and pharmacy.
  • Developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures.
  • Ensuing compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with local healthcare providers and community partners.
  • Providing clinical supervision and mentorship to staff and collaborating with the executive team to develop and implement strategies to improve patient outcomes and access to care.

    Qualifications:

  • Medical degree from an accredited institution
  • Active license to practice medicine in Iowa and board certification in a relevant specialty.
  • Leadership experience in a clinical setting.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and expertise, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Above all, you must be committed to serving the underserved and vulnerable populations in our community.

    We Offer:

  • Eligible for up to $50,000 in student loan repayment with two year commitment & option to renew!
  • Generous PTO accrual plus paid holidays
  • License/certification fee reimbursement
  • Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical insurance - PHC Pays, on average, 80% of medical premiums for all plan types (employee, employee + family, etc.)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life & disability insurance
  • Flexible spending & health savings accounts
  • Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance

    Health Center Overview:

  • This community health center provides healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.
  • Based on the needs of the communities they serve, this community health center offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, services for people experiencing homelessness, and pharmacy. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. There are various site locations in the Des Moines metropolitan area for this community health center.
  • Coming in 2023: This community health center will be moving to a centralized, best-in-class electronic health record, Epic. This will take place along with 10 other community health centers in Iowa. This nearly statewide collaboration is a new, unique national model, and will provide an integrated, standard, and comprehensive EHR system to support Iowa s community health centers in both rural and urban areas of the state.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
    Medical specialties:
  • Primary Care
    Schedule:
  • Day shift



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Des Moines, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: In person

    • Example 5

    ModeX Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation antibodies and vaccines for cancer and infectious disease. ModeX's modular antibody platforms unite the power of multiple biologic components in a single molecule to create multispecific antibodies with greater versatility and potency to fight complex disease than traditional approaches. Our pipeline includes candidates against both solid and liquid tumors as well as several of the world's most pressing viral threats. Our founding team includes globally recognized medical innovators with proven track records of delivering breakthroughs for patients. ModeX is an OPKO Health Company based in Natick, Massachusetts. For more information see [website] Join our team of groundbreaking scientists today and change the world tomorrow.

    The Chief Medical Officer will be a major strategic and operational leader to lead portfolio and project development, shape the organization and ensure the success of ModeX Therapeutics, Inc. Modex seeks to develop novel immunotherapeutics from the laboratory through clinical development and commercialization. We are seeking an experienced medical leader with strategic vision, demonstrated leadership and experience in biologics development, and proven skills in developing organization and leading teams. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and other executive leaders to shape the R&D portfolio, realize business objectives, and inspire our team to achieve our ambitious goals.

    Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for the clinical development strategy for the portfolio, design and create integrated clinical development plans for all projects
  • Provide medical and clinical leadership for the programs, including direct responsibility for the development of study protocols and execution of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to good clinical practices, regulatory requirements and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of participants in our trials
  • Responsible for oversight of studies performed by contract research organizations on behalf of ModeX
  • Provide guidance for the multi-disciplinary project and study teams for the successful execution of the projects; collaborate with regulatory leaders in developing regulatory strategy and shaping new regulatory pathways
  • Collaborate with executive leaders in developing overall company strategy, meeting business objectives, and attracting, leading, and developing our talents
  • Responsible for leading external medical and scientific communications, establishing strong collaborations with investigators and thought leaders, and understanding the competitive landscape
  • Represent the company with CEO/CFO in investor relation/outreach interactions

    Requirements:

  • MD, or MD/Ph.D. in relevant disease/therapeutic areas
  • 15+ years of experience in academic or clinical, or biopharmaceutical industry and leading clinical development of new treatments, particularly in oncology and immunology; pertinent knowledge in regulatory development pathways is required
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with proven results, strong collaborative, and communications skills, strong ability to interact with scientific community
  • Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence; hands-on when necessary, and results/outcomes oriented
  • Demonstrated scientific accomplishments with track record of publications, and presentations

    ModeX Therapeutics, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Location: One location

    • Example 6

    Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a Chief Medical Officer.

    The CMO at Wellfound is a member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for helping to set strategic vision and overall direction for clinical practices and patient care. The CMO will work to build clinical teams and ensure infrastructure is in place to support current and future growth. This position is also required to give guidance and advice to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors on a broad range of clinical quality initiatives, clinical policy, and strategic issues that are required, to achieve the short and long-term strategies and objectives. This position works closely with members of the medical staff to establish and maintain the highest quality of medical care for Wellfound.

    About Us

    Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients. At Wellfound, our approach to treatment emphasizes whole-person centered care that supports wellness and recovery. We respect and are inclusive of everyone's unique values, strengths, and beliefs. At Wellfound we believe in a team approach to care which includes our amazing providers, nurses, mental health technicians and therapy team members.

    Wellfound is located on the beautiful South Puget Sound in Washington. We are an hour drive away from the beautiful Cascade Mountain range, and Mount Rainier. This area is known for an outdoor lifestyle including boating, biking, hiking, and skiing. Tacoma is the second largest city in Washington state. There is access to concert venues, sports arenas, and a thriving micro-brewery and spectacular wine community.

    We offer competitive pay, great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B match, a generous PTO plan and CME credit. Relocation assistance is available.

    What We Require:

    Education:

    Graduate from an accredited medical school

    Certification/License:

    Licensed physician in the State of Washington

    Current Basic Life Support card through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

    Work Experience:

    Must have minimum of five (5) years psychiatric experience along with time as a leader

    Must have working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.

    Must have knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health treatment.

    Must have excellent verbal, written, and management skills.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $225,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance
    Medical Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Tacoma, WA 98405: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

    Education:
  • Doctorate (Required)

    Experience:
  • psychiatric: 5 years (Preferred)

    License/Certification:
  • Medical License Location: One location

    • Example 7

    JOB Summary:
    The Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) reports to the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and is responsible for assisting the CMO in oversight and management of clinical functions, patient care, coordination of quality and needed health services and assisting with supervision of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. As a staff physician, the ACMO will conduct exams and treat common acute illnesses, injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illness within an approved scope of practice.
    Duties AND Responsibilities:

  • Provides supervisory support of clinical staff as needed.
  • Assist CMO with management and performance of medical providers.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of health care policies supporting the approved Health Care Plan.
  • Assist the President and CEO in the recruitment and retention of clinical providers.
  • Assists with the development of strategies for performance improvement of clinical operations.
  • Assist the CMO with management of the Compliance/Performance Improvement Plan (CPI) and provide oversight as designated by the CMO and/or President & CEO.
  • Assist with management and implementation of the Risk Management Program.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the CMO and/or President/CEO that are in keeping with the mission, purpose, goals and objectives of the Agency.
  • Duties of this position will be split as follows: 60% of time will be focused on clinical work and 40% of time will be focused on administrative duties.
  • Performance Standards:

    Performance will be evaluated by the CMO annually using Employee Performance Evaluation (CDB Form 1059) and Competence Assessment Checklist (CDB Form 1043) wherein a satisfactory overall rating is considered as a minimum acceptable level of performance.
    Qualifications:
    Education: M.D. Required Board Certified or Board Eligible in primary health care specialty.
    A current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas.
    Experience:A minimum of three (3) years experience in patient care management.
    Demonstrated past experience in health administrative capacity.
    Knowledge of risk management principals

    • Example 8

    Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a Chief Medical Officer.

    The CMO at Wellfound is a member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for helping to set strategic vision and overall direction for clinical practices and patient care. The CMO will work to build clinical teams and ensure infrastructure is in place to support current and future growth. This position is also required to give guidance and advice to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors on a broad range of clinical quality initiatives, clinical policy, and strategic issues that are required, to achieve the short and long-term strategies and objectives. This position works closely with members of the medical staff to establish and maintain the highest quality of medical care for Wellfound.

    About Us

    Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients. At Wellfound, our approach to treatment emphasizes whole-person centered care that supports wellness and recovery. We respect and are inclusive of everyone's unique values, strengths, and beliefs. At Wellfound we believe in a team approach to care which includes our amazing providers, nurses, mental health technicians and therapy team members.

    Wellfound is located on the beautiful South Puget Sound in Washington. We are an hour drive away from the beautiful Cascade Mountain range, and Mount Rainier. This area is known for an outdoor lifestyle including boating, biking, hiking, and skiing. Tacoma is the second largest city in Washington state. There is access to concert venues, sports arenas, and a thriving micro-brewery and spectacular wine community.

    We offer competitive pay, great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B match, a generous PTO plan and CME credit. Relocation assistance is available.

    What We Require:

    Education:

    Graduate from an accredited medical school

    Certification/License:

    Licensed physician in the State of Washington

    Current Basic Life Support card through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

    Work Experience:

    Must have minimum of five (5) years psychiatric experience along with time as a leader

    Must have working knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.

    Must have knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health treatment.

    Must have excellent verbal, written, and management skills.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $225,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance
    Medical Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Tacoma, WA 98405: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

    Education:
  • Doctorate (Required)

    Experience:
  • psychiatric: 5 years (Preferred)

    License/Certification:
  • Medical License Location: One location

    • Example 9

    Position Summary/Purpose
    The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Harmony Health (or "health system") shall provide oversight and direction to programs and activities that support the development of strong physician and administrative relationships. The CMO will be a member of Harmony Health's senior executive team and report directly to the health system Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

    Qualifications
  • The CMO position requires a medical degree from an appropriately accredited educational institution.
  • Current board certification in an appropriate ABMS specialty
  • An active medical license in the State of California
  • A master's degree in management or equivalent experience is preferred
  • Previous experience in a medical leadership position is essential
  • Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Ability to work well in a team environment with a high level of integrity and ethics
  • Excellent skills in conflict resolution, oral and written communication, setting of Strategic direction, and ability to lead teams
  • Familiarity with quality, safety, and population health initiatives
  • While not an absolute requirement for the position, it is desirable that the CMO should maintain some clinical practice and be able to demonstrate clinical competency to peers

    Duties/Responsibilities
  • Service and support for medical staff governance, including oversight of the medical staff office and functions which focus on the credentialing and privileging activities of the medical staff, bylaws, orientation of new clinical providers
  • Coordination of medical staff clinical performance and re-credentialing
  • Assist medical staff leaders in addressing communication, behavioral, and practice issues of privileged practitioners at Harmony Health
  • Assure timely and reliable communication of key matters to the medical staff
  • Promotion of physician/administration initiatives to increase clinical provider engagement at Harmony Health
  • Provide advocacy and clinical perspective in support of the patient-centered mission, vision, values and strategies of Harmony Health
  • Serves as an advocate and liaison between patients and caregivers
  • Serves as an integrating force that fosters alignment of the healthcare team to provide evidence-based, safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care for the community we serve
  • Is responsible for integration and alignment of the medical staff, ambulatory care practices, quality and safety, peer review, credentialing, ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) and focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) activities and utilization and resource management
  • Promotion of communication between medical staff and administration in partnership with physician leadership
  • Work with clinical director to provide role clarity and metrics to monitor and evaluate their performance
  • Work with medical staff and administrative leaders and staff to create effective vehicles for provider leadership development and succession planning
  • Support health system efforts to recruit and retain needed clinical practitioners
  • Participate in the strategic planning initiatives of the health system, including
    medical staff development needs
  • Support the development and growth of health system service lines and work with administration and physician leaders to improve clinical operations
  • Participate in the development and management of the annual operating and capital budgets of the health system

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $274,402.00 - $320,918.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
    Medical Specialty:
  • Primary Care
    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 considerations:

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Marysville, CA 95901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: One location
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    What does a Chief Medical Officer do? 

    Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.

    They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget and ensure the hospital spends within the allotted price range. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other hospital employees.

    Chief Medical Officer skills and qualifications

    A Chief Medical Officer needs comprehensive medical skills in addition to managerial skills. Some of these managerial skills and qualifications include:

    • Leadership skills
    • Analytic skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Good communication skills
    • Interpersonal skills

    Chief Medical Officer salary expectations  

    A Chief Medical Officer makes an average of $243,179 per year. This salary may vary depending on the candidate’s level of experience, education and the geographic location of the healthcare facility.

    Chief Medical Officer education and training requirements

    A Chief Medical Officer must be a Physician with a degree in medicine. In addition to the medical degree, many employers prefer or in some cases require a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree. The candidate should possess a current state-issued license to practice medicine. Finally, the applicant should have at least the minimum continuing education units (CEUs) needed to maintain their medical license.

    Chief Medical Officer experience requirements

    Because the Chief Medical Officer position includes both clinical and administrative skills, most employers require that applicants have clinical experience treating patients and administrative experience. This is understandable since the primary responsibility of a Chief Medical Officer is overseeing the clinical staff and ensuring the highest possible quality of patient care. Administrative positions in hospitals, nursing homes and other clinical facilities are preferable to experience in nonmedical environments since, in addition to traditional administrative tasks such as budgeting and scheduling, clinical medical facilities offer experience in managing and supervising Physicians as well as being responsible for overall quality of patient care.

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