Chief Medical Officer

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital seeks a Chief Medical Officer – Medical Affairs to lead medical staff collaboration with hospital administration. The role oversees clinical affairs, drives quality initiatives and resource stewardship across the division.

The position requires extensive clinical leadership experience, board-certified credentials, and demonstrated skill in navigating capitated care environments.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in a clinical discipline (PA license required).
• Senior leadership experience in medical administration and utilization management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Medical Staff and Administration and advocate for staff.
• Oversee Medical Affairs Department operations and strategy.
• Monitor clinical care processes and resource consumption across the hospital.
• Lead collaboration across disciplines to improve patient care and efficiency.
• Facilitate the transition from fee-for-service to capitation models.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

MBA/Master's in Medical Management

Management coursework

Job description

JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

Job Purpose

The Chief Medical Officer – Medical Affairs is responsible for providing a liaison between the Medical Staff and Administration. This individual must be able to function as a staff's advocate to the Administration as well as the Administration's advocate to the staff. The Chief Medical Officer – Medical Affairs administers the Hospital Division's Medical Affairs Department and is responsible for the administrative medical matters of the Hospital. This position will also enhance the organization's ability to effectively utilize resources by monitoring clinical care processes and clinical resource consumption.

Position Qualifications

• MBA or Masters Degree in Medical Management/Quality is desirable.
• Additional education and coursework in management and business would enhance candidacy

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

• At least ten (10) years of clinical practice with a reputation as an excellent physician.
• Well-developed experience in Medical Administration preferred. Must possess excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Must have demonstrated experience in collaboration and teamwork. Excellent verbal ability to understand medical terminology, for preparing written reports in technical language.
• Managerial and organizational skills.
• Must have extensive utilization management experience necessary to operate in a capitated managed care environment, ideally with experience in facilitating the transition from fee-for-service to capitation.

Licenses/Certificates

• Physician MD or DO, Board Certification in a clinical discipline is required; current valid Pennsylvania State Medical License