Chief Medical Officer: Lead Clinical Excellence & Innovation

Mercy Co; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

CME allowance and professional dev.

Executive relocation assistance

Retirement plans with employer matches

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Springfield in Missouri seeks a dynamic Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical strategy, quality improvement, and physician engagement. This executive will partner with hospital leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across Mercy’s regional network.

The CMO will drive clinical excellence, safety, and staff collaboration, aligning medical staff with Mercy’s strategic priorities and population health goals.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification required.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice experience.
• Proven leadership as Medical Director, Department Chair, Chief of Staff, or physician executive.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of contracted Medical Directors with ops leadership.
• Lead quality improvement, risk management, patient safety, and regulatory initiatives.
• Champion Mercy Springfield as the regional healthcare provider of choice.
• Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and patient experience.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional development among physicians.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Communication

Physician engagement

Strategic planning

Operations awareness

Education

MD or DO

Board certification

Job description

Mercy Hospital Springfield in Missouri seeks a dynamic Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical strategy, quality improvement, and physician engagement. This executive will partner with hospital leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across Mercy’s regional network.

The CMO will drive clinical excellence, safety, and staff collaboration, aligning medical staff with Mercy’s strategic priorities and population health goals.