Chief Medical Officer - Beth Israel Deaconess Needham

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a Chief Medical Officer to oversee clinical standards and improve patient care. This role requires extensive clinical experience and managerial skills to ensure safety, compliance, and high-quality services within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years clinical practice and 5 years management experience.
• ABMS certification required and a valid MA license.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical practice standards and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and manage medical staff relations.
• Promote collaboration among medical staff and hospital leadership.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of healthcare policies

Education

Medical Doctorate

Master’s degree in Business, Public Health, or Health Administration

Job description

Chief Medical Officer – Beth Israel Deaconess Needham

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham (BID Needham) is a rapidly growing community hospital serving the southwest and metro west suburbs of Boston. It has served residents in Needham, Newton, Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Sherborn, Wellesley, Westwood, and surrounding communities for over 100 years.

The hospital is committed to high-quality, safe patient care and is part of the larger Beth Israel Lahey Health system, collaborating on healthcare initiatives, research, and more.

Position Summary

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO), reporting to the President, is responsible for developing and monitoring clinical practice standards, overseeing the quality of care, and managing medical staff relations. The role includes ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, leading quality improvement initiatives, and fostering collaboration among medical staff and hospital leadership. The CMO also maintains clinical practice, with a clinical FTE offset, and participates in system-wide initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Resource to the medical staff, mediating conflicts and implementing policies.
• Assist in clinical development and network expansion efforts.
• Serve as the Patient Care Assessment Coordinator and participate in quality and safety committees.
• Lead clinical efforts to improve care quality, throughput, and efficiency.
• Oversee medical staff operations and outpatient clinics.
• Support utilization review and participate in quality and safety meetings.
• Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and satisfaction among staff.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Doctorate, ABMS certification, and MA license.
• At least 10 years of clinical practice and 5 years of management experience.
• Master’s degree in Business, Public Health, or Health Administration preferred.

Competencies

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse teams and provide excellent customer service.