Chief Medical Officer

PeaceHealth is seeking a Chief Medical Officer for St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA. This .5 FTE position involves professional oversight of clinical quality, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory efforts. The CMO will lead with the intention of enhancing integration and standardization across the care continuum as One PeaceHealth, fostering an environment of quality and safety within PeaceHealth's clinical delivery framework. Practice Info Predominantly operates in an office environment. Responsibilities Lead with intention to achieve PeaceHealth's collective success through enhancing integration and standardization throughout the care continuum as One PeaceHealth. Provide overall physician leadership and strategic clinical direction in the hospital to support high clinical quality, a strong culture of patient safety, regulatory compliance, and transformative care models. Foster effective working relationships among providers and facilitate resolution of disagreements and problems. In partnership with Patient Safety leaders, create and execute a patient safety plan demonstrating a culture of safety and a safe environment of care for patients, caregivers and providers, with a focus on preventing all repeat serious safety events and promoting a zero-harm medical center. Provide physician leadership to clinicians in leadership roles to ensure cost-efficient use of resources and appropriate utilization. In collaboration with key stakeholders, ensure compliance with all accreditation and regulatory requirements. Ensure long-term financial and operational sustainability by establishing goals and initiatives focused on reducing overall costs of care by implementing cost-effective clinical pathways and reducing unnecessary and low value clinical care. Lead, develop, and facilitate implementation of quality monitoring programs across PeaceHealth networks, affiliations, and partnerships, community-based programs and universities. Compensation The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $163.34 - $207.38. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Benefits 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 Shift & Schedule .5 FTE position Requirements Graduation from an accredited medical school and completed an accredited residency program in a medical or clinical specialty. Master's Degree: Completion of a MBA, MHA, or secondary college education in a business or health administration field (Preferred). Minimum of 5 years of high-level healthcare leadership experience. Minimum of 5 years of prior clinical practice experience. Experience leading/partnering in multidisciplinary teams. Up to date knowledge of changes in healthcare, emerging clinical methodologies, and standards. Experience with redesign or process work which includes community or medical group wide implementation. Licensure as a physician in a State of Washington. Excellent verbal, negotiation, and written communication skills, particularly with key stakeholder groups such as physicians, other clinicians, and quality improvement staff. Skilled in engaging providers to emphasize the PeaceHealth experience.