Chief Medical Officer - Clinical Strategy & Excellence

Northwest Medical Center Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Chief Medical Officer to provide strategic clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care and accreditation compliance.

The CMO will collaborate with medical staff, administration, and the board to drive performance improvement and align clinical practices with organizational goals. The role requires extensive clinical experience and at least five years in medical leadership, with oversight of bylaws, credentialing, governance, and resource

Qualifications

• MD or DO with medical licensure required.
• >10 years clinical practice with at least 5 years in medical leadership seniority.
• Experience in governance, credentialing, and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and enforcement of Medical Staff Bylaws ensuring compliance with licensure and accreditation.
• Oversee credentialing, re-credentialing, and delineation of privileges for medical staff.
• Collaborate with medical staff leaders to align governance with clinical objectives.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and monitor outcomes for program success.
• Act as liaison between administration and medical staff to foster collaboration.
• Address performance or behavioral issues with CEO and medical staff leadership.
• Provide strategic advice on clinical operations, program development, and resources.
• Participate in budget planning, strategic planning, and program evaluation.
• Foster collaboration among medical staff, management, and the board to promote excellence and accountability.
• Engage teams around institutional goals and facilitate open dialogue in meetings and clinics.
• Performs other duties and maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Clinical governance

Education

MD

DO

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Chief Medical Officer to provide strategic clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care and accreditation compliance.

The CMO will collaborate with medical staff, administration, and the board to drive performance improvement and align clinical practices with organizational goals. The role requires extensive clinical experience and at least five years in medical leadership, with oversight of bylaws, credentialing, governance, and resource