CMO Minneola Hospital

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction and overall operational management of physician services and medical staff administration for the campus. The CMO works with the market CEO to develop strategic plans and policies and address operational issues to build effective relationships between the hospital and its medical staff. The CMO also drives excellence in clinical outcomes.

Working with the campus Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and campus Safety and High Reliability Leader, the CMO creates multidisciplinary approaches to clinical outcome management and environments of quality and safety. The CMO partners with Advent Health medical staff and system leadership on system-wide standardizations. Works to educate, consult and advise members of the medical staff on regulatory updates and changes related to CDI, HIM, utilization management and care management.

Serves as a community resource and provides counsel to market CEO on medical and administrative matters related to medical practice and current clinical issues / affairs. The CMO oversees physician alignment and physician supply and demand for the campus. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The CMO leads the Care Transformation Program to improve quality, increase patient safety, and decrease cost of care.

• Collaborates with the campus section chairpersons, campus Medical Chief of Staff, and contracted physicians to ensure that appropriate structure, policies and procedures are operational for accreditation and performance excellence
• Provides executive oversight for Associate CMO, medical director and medical staff services
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates performance/process improvement, disease management, utilization review activities, and standards to improve quality outcomes both clinically and administratively ensuring the highest standards in treatment and care of patients. Advocates the use of evidence-based medicine
• Establishes and implements standards and policies to ensure quality medical care while driving clinical outcomes for the campus. Works collaboratively with senior management, patient care leaders, and managers as well as staff to accomplish goals
• Serves as a member of the campus senior management team and assists in strategic development of initiatives and programs
• Consults and advises members of the medical staff on professionalism, quality and safety issues, and excessive or inappropriate utilization of resources
• Consults and advises as needed on risk management reviews, and/or patient’s grievances when working in collaboration with the campus Risk Management team
• Collaborates with medical staff leaders including department medical directors and elected medical staff leaders on hospital and patient safety issues. Assists in the moderation of major physician-to-physician, physician-to-staff, and physician-to-patient interactions in partnership with the campus Medical Chief of Staff and other medical staff leaders
• Ensures medical staff development plans and programs are implemented and aligned with those of the hospital. Promotes shared goals and teamwork in interactions with medical staff, clinical staff, and administration. Supports the clinical team and promotes individual growth among medical staff and clinical leaders.
• Participates in the annual operating and capital budget process by providing input
• Responsible for physician engagement strategies including supporting community physicians in physician recruitment and promoting programs which enhance physician satisfaction. Actively engaged in efforts to recruit medical staff members who will support the mission, vision, values, and purpose of Advent Health.
• Provides support to and champions the organization’s infection prevention program. Acts as intermediary between the campus infection prevention coordinator and individual physicians and/or physician groups to resolve problems related to infection control practice issues
• Supports quality and safety initiatives of Advent Health through education, standardization and…