Chief Medical Officer (Healthcare) Job Description

Chief Medical Officer Job Description

 

Job Title: Chief Medical Officer

 

Location: [Insert location]

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Reports to: CEO or Board of Directors

 

Summary:

 

We are seeking an experienced Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide leadership, strategic planning, and clinical oversight to our healthcare organization. The CMO will be responsible for developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures, managing the medical staff, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care, implementing innovative clinical programs, and driving business growth.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures to ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance

• Oversee medical staff recruitment, credentialing, and performance evaluations

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to all clinical staff and departments

• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and implement organizational strategy and goals

• Manage physician relations and contract negotiations

• Develop and implement clinical quality improvement programs

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, laws, and accrediting agencies

• Develop and manage the clinical budget

• Lead efforts to implement clinical technology and innovation

• Represent the organization in the community and with other healthcare providers

 

Requirements:

 

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution

• Active medical license in the state of practice

• Board certification in a medical specialty

• Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a healthcare organization

• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and laws

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful clinical programs and initiatives

• Experience managing physician relations and contracts

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of clinical professionals

 

Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

 

Work Environment:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.