Chief Medical Officer

Tribal Health; Nebraska; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive executive leadership

Opportunity to lead clinical strategy

Job summary

Tribal Health seeks a Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical oversight and strategic direction across the hospital and health system. This executive partner will supervise medical staff, drive quality initiatives, credentialing, and population health programs while aligning with community values and mission.

The CMO will collaborate with the CEO and Chief Nursing Officer, lead clinical strategy, and ensure compliant, high-quality care across settings, including telehealth and education

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state.
• DEA certification.
• Completion of an approved medical residency program.
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and direction for medical services throughout the hospital and health system.
• Oversee quality, safety, and patient experience of care across clinical settings.
• Provide leadership to Medical Staff leadership across acute and ambulatory care.
• Ensure culturally competent care for Native American communities served.
• Lead the executive leadership team and participate in strategic planning.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Quality improvement

Clinical governance

Education

MD or DO degree

Residency completion

Board certification (Family/Internal/Emergency/Psychiatry)

Job description

Summary

Location: Winnebago, Nebraska

Job Title: Chief Medical Officer

Specialty: Medical Leadership / Administration

Job Summary: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides clinical oversight and strategic direction for medical care across the hospital and health system. Reporting to the CEO and working collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer, the CMO provides leadership over medical staff, quality and patient safety, clinical operations, provider performance, credentialing, and population health initiatives. The CMO promotes patient-centered, culturally competent care while supporting the organization's mission, strategic goals, and commitment to improving health outcomes within the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and direction for medical services throughout the hospital and health system
• Oversee the quality, safety, and patient experience of care across clinical settings
• Provide leadership and supervision to Medical Staff leadership across acute and ambulatory care
• Ensure care is delivered in a culturally competent manner consistent with the needs and values of the Native American communities served
• Serve as a collaborative member of the executive leadership team and participate in strategic planning and organizational goal development
• Serve as a clinical spokesperson for WCHS in collaboration with executive leadership and communications teams
• Lead and oversee the Medical Executive Committee and Medical Staff Office functions as assigned by the CEO and medical staff bylaws
• Oversee credentialing, re-credentialing, peer review, quality management, and medical staff discipline
• Participate in organizational committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Quality Management, Utilization Review, and other committees as assigned
• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards, and applicable healthcare regulations
• Lead medical staff recruitment efforts and support the effective management of external medical staffing contracts
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of care
• Establish and improve medical staff performance standards related to clinical knowledge, communication, professionalism, and system-based practice
• Oversee Medical Directors responsible for acute, ambulatory, and behavioral health services
• Provide leadership and oversight for medical education, including medical students, residents, residency development, and other health professions
• Oversee clinical telehealth programs designed to expand access and improve patient care
• Support the continued maintenance of Nebraska State Trauma Tier IV designation
• Ensure medical staff and departments under the CMO's supervision follow organizational policies and procedures
• Support Medical Directors in ensuring providers complete accurate and timely medical documentation
• Collaborate with Purchased Referred Care and case management teams to review and manage consultant referrals
• Provide direct clinical services as agreed upon
• Participate in morning rounds and huddles and support timely emergency department transfers and hospital admissions
• Develop and maintain external relationships to expand coordinated and integrated specialty care services
• Support initiatives that improve population health through clinical care, research, and community partnerships
• Provide leadership across additional clinical services as the WCHS system evolves, including behavioral health, substance use services, optometry, dentistry, elder care, EMS, and integrated patient care
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Valid, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
• Completion of an approved medical residency program
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Psychiatry consistent with medical staff bylaws
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed physician
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and leadership experience in hospital and ambulatory healthcare settings
• Public health leadership experience preferred
• Experience working with Native American communities preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and a "Patient First" approach
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated experience achieving quality, safety, patient experience, and employee engagement outcomes
• Experience using quality improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma preferred
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational planning skills
• Ability to navigate complex and rapidly changing healthcare environments
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of an executive leadership team

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• Must maintain all required medical licenses and certifications
• Must maintain valid DEA certification
• Must comply with applicable federal background check requirements, including 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31(C) and (D)
• Must comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 requirements regarding criminal records checks

Schedule

Full time

Setting

Hospital and health system leadership

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive executive leadership environment
• Opportunity to lead clinical strategy and healthcare improvement initiatives
• Opportunity to serve and improve healthcare outcomes within the community

EEO Statement

Tribal Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Overview

• Chief Medical Officer
• An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability