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PeaceHealth Chief Medical Officer Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Chief Medical Officer, Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA…
The Chief Medical Officer at Southwest Medical Center serves as a member of a network executive team and participates in the design and development of the strategic plan and vision. Works in collaboration with network leaders to lead quality, patient safety and patient experience of care in the communities they serve, collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure the facilities stays compliant with regulatory requirements. Serves as a physician who represents practices for the executive team. Responsible for the integration of clinical quality and demonstrated best clinical practices into clinical operations, evaluates the development of new and continuation of existing services, investigating future clinical technologies/information systems and evaluating their impact on providers' practices, patient safety and patient family experience. Creates a patient-centered environment that is highly satisfying to providers and caregivers. Responsible for managing medical community and interdepartmental relations, coaching/mentoring physician leaders and managing teams to improve team leadership effectiveness. Responsible for developing provider relationships and clinical integration activity across PeaceHealth. Participates in and is a member of the system Physician Executive Council. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) have the authority and responsibility to oversee patient care services provided on their hospital and to ensure adherence to quality and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leads clinical quality improvement, patient safety and regulatory and accreditation projects/concerns within assigned communities.
In conjunction with system colleagues, network executive team and Leadership Council; ensures established medical practices express PeaceHealth mission, vision and organizational standards.
Participates in the planning, organization, and administration of general and medical policies and procedures in the hospital or medical group by membership in a variety of committees.
In collaboration with other leaders, assists as needed to remove barriers to coming into compliance with regulatory requirements and supports a system wide approach. Assists with preventative and corrective action planning when medical provider support is needed.
In support of quality director, co chairs the Quality Management Committee – supporting development of the quality plan for the community or medical group, actively recruiting medical staff engagement and prioritizing work with other executives. Collaborates with quality committees to ensure alignment.
Functions as the medical center Patient Safety Officer. Actively engages in patient safety support and initiatives, root cause analysis as appropriate, and assuring credible action plans are resourced and completed. Participates in patient safety committees to share best practices and ensure follow up in the organization.
Ensures clinical quality and practices are aligned with fiscal responsibility. Ensures achievement of the organization’s financial targets related to quality, safety, and clinical practice.
Supports the development of protocols for high risk and/or high volume disease processes to eliminate unnecessary variation and foster standardized approaches.
Serves as a liaison between senior leadership and the medical staff. Advocates for providers and practices at all levels of the community and organization.
Participates in annual strategic and operational planning in conjunction with annual strategic and operational planning for PH system.
Leads the design of assigned functional teams and care improvement approaches to further PeaceHealth mission. Ensures organizational standards and performance outcomes.
Provides mentoring, performance reviews and oversight to appointed/employed service line medical directors. Partners with staff to elected medical staff officers in their strategies and assignments.
Provides oversight and ensures a rigorous medical staff credentialing and privileging process is in place.
Assists and mentors medical staff leaders and department chairs with peer review activity and physician performance improvement plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Accredited School of Medicine and an accredited residency program in a medical or clinical specialty required.
Master's Degree Business Administration or Healthcare Administration, or secondary college education in a business or health administration field preferred.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 10 years of high level healthcare leadership experience.
Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical practice experience.
Experience leading/partnering in multidisciplinary teams.
Successful experience with redesign or process work which includes community or medical group wide implementation.
CREDENTIALS
- Required Upon Hire: Medical Doctor - Washington
REQUIRED SKILLS
Up to date knowledge of changes in healthcare, emerging clinical methodologies and standards.
Ability to understand and align day to day work with the PeaceHealth mission, core values and leadership model and reflect the leadership model attributes.
High professional and ethical standards.
Strong understanding of principals of patient-centered care, physician compensation systems, medical technology, including electronic medical records, and quality/service improvement strategies.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to form collaborative relationships, both within the organization and in the community.
Capable of maintaining strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive medical-legal and professional subjects.
Possesses ability to facilitate resolution of conflicts and grievances, handling highly charged problems and situations in a calm and objective manner.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $403,206 – $495,618 . The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, seniority, etc.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer a strong total rewards package. Benefits include 403b retirement plans with employer base and matching contributions, 457 plans, medical/dental/vision coverage, unlimited time off, employer-paid life and disability with buy-up options, wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health programs.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
WORKING CONDITIONS
LIFTING
Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Sedentary work.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Predominantly operates in an office environment.
MENTAL/VISUAL
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
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