Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at Jackson Physician Search summary:

Senior physician leader (Internal Medicine) serving as Chief Medical Officer, responsible for clinical care (50–60% clinical time) and senior administrative oversight. Duties include developing/implementing quality, patient safety, and evidence-based systems; conducting chart reviews and QA audits; advising executive leadership and board on clinical strategy; and leading medical staff engagement and policy/protocol development. Requires MD/DO with active state license and DEA, board certified/eligible, and minimum five years' healthcare experience.

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Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will report to, and work closely with the President & CEO. They will also partner with other senior leaders and the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies across the organization, including policies and plans to meet St. Anthony's short- and long-term objectives. The CMO will provide leadership to employed, contracted, aligned medical staff and contracted medical directors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of systems and processes that ensure the highest quality of care, patient safety, and evidence-based medicine standards.

• Overseeing, directing and supporting the rendering of medical management decisions that maximize benefits for patients while pursuing and supporting corporate objectives.

• Conducts regular chart reviews and audits on a spot-check basis in addition to, and as part of, ongoing Quality Assurance programs.

• Meeting with medical staff providers on an on-going, regular basis to discuss clinical opportunities for care improvement.

• 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 resolution to medical and administrative issues and problems.

• Provides physician leadership to support clinical outcomes, quality initiatives, and engages providers in development of patient care policies, protocols and procedures. Education and/or

Experience:

• Valid MD/DO license in the state of Iowa with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity; must be board certified or board eligible in area of specialty.

• Current DEA license

• A minimum of five years' healthcare experience required. The position will do 50-60% clinical and the remaining in the CMO/Administrative role. Mark Dotson

Keywords:

Chief Medical Officer, Internal Medicine, clinical leadership, quality assurance, patient safety, evidence-based medicine, medical staff management, healthcare administration, board certified physician