Vice President Chief Medical Officer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Doctor/Physician
Chief Medical Officer, Healthcare Consultant
A Day in the Life of a Vice President Chief Medical Officer
The Vice President, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) oversees and maintains the integrity of physician relations and medical quality improvement in cooperation with the Chief of Staff and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CMO serves as a key leader on the Executive and Medical Staff teams and serves as the physician liaison between the Medical Staff and Cheyenne Regional administration. The CMO represents Medical Staff issues and perspectives to the Board of Trustees and the community by developing and maintaining a trust-based relationship among the organized Medical Staff leadership and its members, the Executive Team, and the Board of Trustees.
The CMO develops and maintains a cooperative working environment among hospital and clinic personnel and physicians and facilitates issue resolution and education to further those goals.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
- 403(b) with 4% employer match
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan Forgiveness Eligible
A Day in the Life of a Vice President Chief Medical Officer
The Vice President, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) oversees and maintains the integrity of physician relations and medical quality improvement in cooperation with the Chief of Staff and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CMO serves as a key leader on the Executive and Medical Staff teams and serves as the physician liaison between the Medical Staff and Cheyenne Regional administration. The CMO represents Medical Staff issues and perspectives to the Board of Trustees and the community by developing and maintaining a trust-based relationship among the organized Medical Staff leadership and its members, the Executive Team, and the Board of Trustees.
The CMO develops and maintains a cooperative working environment among hospital and clinic personnel and physicians and facilitates issue resolution and education to further those goals.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
- 403(b) with 4% employer match
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan Forgiveness Eligible
- Works with the Chief of Staff and other Medical Staff leaders in developing processes representing Medical Staff perspectives regarding strategic planning initiatives, budget planning and management, coordination of functions, capital equipment acquisition and program development and evaluation. Coordinates and assures the implementation of best practices, quality and safety measures, and information technologies to support care management and quality objectives across the system.
Actively participates in strategic planning and budgeting processes. - Develops and fosters cooperative relationships among the Medical Staff, clinic providers, hospital leaders, the governing Board, and the community. Serves as an ex-officio non-voting member of all Medical Staff department and committee meetings. Serves as the primary liaison with the Family Practice Residency Program and other academic and clinical teaching programs.
- Educates the Medical Staff and facilitates process improvement regarding best practices for safety, quality, value-based purchasing, and patient experience.
- Facilitates an informed public through educational and informational interviews and media requests in cooperation with media relations.
- Attends and participates in Medical Staff and Hospital Board meetings and serves as a liaison and added resource when needed. Acts as an advisor to the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff.
- Assists the Medical Staff and hospital leadership in the development and evaluation of pertinent policies / procedures / goals / objectives. Provides direction to the Medical Staff office personnel in the conduct of their support work for the Medical Staff and for such issues as credentialing, appointments, and committee coordination. Participates as necessary assuring the policies, regulations, bylaws and guidelines of the Medical Staff and the hospital are meeting regulatory, legal and accreditation requirements.
- Oversees management of hospital-based Medical Directors, Risk and Quality, Pharmacy, Performance Improvement, Medical Staff Services, Physician Recruitment and Retention, and co-manages ICU, OR, Laboratory, Radiation Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, Wound Care, Hospice, Medical Group, and the Emergency Department for physician issues.
- Holds direct accountability for mitigating unsafe practices. Focuses on potential risks, hazards, and safety measures based on best practice.
- Collaborates with members of the Executive Team, Medical Staff leadership, Director of Quality Improvement, employees, and providers to develop and maintain a comprehensive system to monitor, evaluate, and improve the clinical quality and safety of patient care and the patient experience…
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