Executive Chief Medical Officer

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Chief Medical Officer for Western Massachusetts Hospital to provide executive clinical leadership within the Medical Services Department. The role guides patient care quality, safety initiatives, credentialing, and regulatory readiness, while collaborating with nursing, quality, and administrative leaders to align clinical programs with the hospital’s mission.

Ideal candidates have Massachusetts medical licensure, ABMS board certification, and

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts physician licensure
• Demonstrated leadership in a hospital setting
• Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital-based clinical practice

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and clinical leadership for Medical Services and Clinical Service Departments.
• Partner with CEO and senior leadership on strategic planning, budget, and clinical programming.
• Develop and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices.
• Oversee patient admissions, utilization, and hospital-level care to meet CMS and regulatory criteria.
• Lead quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Hospital-based medicine

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ABMS board certification

MD/DO degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Chief Medical Officer for Western Massachusetts Hospital to provide executive clinical leadership within the Medical Services Department. The role guides patient care quality, safety initiatives, credentialing, and regulatory readiness, while collaborating with nursing, quality, and administrative leaders to align clinical programs with the hospital’s mission.

Ideal candidates have Massachusetts medical licensure, ABMS board certification, and