Executive Vice Chair - Clinical Operations & Quality

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Quality within Family Medicine. The role leads departmental operations, quality, safety, and access across sites, partnering in a physician-administrator dyad to translate strategy into execution.

The position supports education, research, and an academic mission. The role requires MD or DO with board certification in Family Medicine, Virginia licensure eligibility, and strong data-driven

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Family Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia
• Progressive leadership in clinical operations or quality improvement
• Experience in dyad or matrix leadership models
• Ability to use data to drive operational and quality improvements

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for departmental clinical operations, quality, safety, access, and performance.
• Lead quality, patient safety, and performance-improvement initiatives aligned with enterprise metrics.
• Oversee operational initiatives including access, scheduling, staffing, and panel management.
• Collaborate with finance, ambulatory operations, and IT to monitor dashboards and drive improvement.
• Contribute to education, scholarship, and the academic mission as appropriate.

Skills

Dyad leadership

Data-driven decisions

Strategic planning

Healthcare governance

Education

MD or DO, board certified in Family Medicine

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Quality within Family Medicine. The role leads departmental operations, quality, safety, and access across sites, partnering in a physician-administrator dyad to translate strategy into execution.

The position supports education, research, and an academic mission. The role requires MD or DO with board certification in Family Medicine, Virginia licensure eligibility, and strong data-driven