Peaks Region Chief Medical Officer

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 504,000 - 598,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health, Peaks Region, Colorado, seeks a Regional Chief Medical Officer (RCMO) to lead clinical care across acute hospitals, ambulatory assets, and the employed medical group. The RCMO ensures high-quality, safe, and efficient care in alignment with Intermountain Health’s mission and values.

The role partners with regional leaders to advance Value Based Care, drive clinical integration, recruit and develop physicians, and champion evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in a clinical specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in CO/MT/NV/UT or eligible to obtain one.
• Minimum 10 years clinical experience and 5 years progressive leadership in healthcare.
• Demonstrated knowledge in clinical quality improvement, patient safety, population health, and healthcare delivery systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and direction for the region ensuring regulatory and quality standards.
• Lead development and implementation of clinical services, policies and initiatives.
• Champion growth in Proactive Care and Children’s Health across the region.
• Serve as liaison to the Region Board's Clinical Excellence Committee.
• Drive adoption of evidence-based practices and clinical governance across markets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Ethics

Interpersonal skills

Influencing

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification

State medical license

Job description

Job Description:The Regional Chief Medical Officer (RCMO) is a member of the Region Executive Team (RET) and a senior enterprise clinical leader. The RCMO is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient care across acute care hospitals, ambulatory delivery assets, and the employed medical group. The RCMO works collaboratively with the region president, region Chief Nursing Officer, hospital administrators, medical directors, and other key stakeholders to align clinical strategy, operations, and performance with Intermountain Health mission, vision, and values. The Region CMO serves as a key leader in advancing our integrated health system's mission, promoting clinical excellence, fostering collaboration and supporting the implementation of Value Based Care initiatives.The individual in this position must reside in the Peaks Region.Essential FunctionsProvides clinical oversight and direction for the region, ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.Leads the development and implementation of clinical services, policies, and initiatives that support the region's strategic goals and objectives.Supports and champions clinical and strategic growth across the region including growth in Proactive Care and Children’s Health.Serves as liaison to Clinical Excellence Committee of the Region Board.Champions the adoption and integration of evidence-based practices, clinical protocols, and best practices across the region in close collaboration with Intermountain Health Clinical Programs.Supports the recruitment, retention, development, and engagement of physicians and advanced practice professionals in the region.Develops and nurtures collaborative relationships with independent and affiliate physicians and APPs across markets and regions.Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, and accountability among the clinical leaders and staff in the region.Represents the region's clinical interests and perspectives in enterprise-level decision making and planning.Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external partners, including community organizations, academic institutions, and other health care entities.Advocates for the needs and interests of the patients, families, and communities served by the region.Participates in ongoing professional development and education activities to maintain and enhance clinical expertise and leadership skills.Drives clinical integration and collaboration across the region and the enterprise, leveraging the Intermountain Operating Model and the clinical governance structure.Develops and empowers strong teams of clinical leaders who can effectively manage the clinical operations and performance of the region.Works collaboratively with nursing and enterprise clinical and non-clinical shared services to optimize the delivery of care and the use of resources.QualificationsMD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.Board certification in a clinical specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association.Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Colorado, Montana, Nevada, or Utah or eligible to obtain one.Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience and 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a health care organization.Demonstrated knowledge and skills in clinical quality improvement, patient safety, population health, and health care delivery systems.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.High degree of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behavior.Commitment to the Intermountain Health mission, vision, and values.This is an exempt, full-time position with a compensation range of $504,025 - $597,613, annually, and as determined by prior years of relevant experience. With this position, you are eligible to participate in the Annual Pay for Performance (AP4P) Plan. This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity. The AP4P award opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary. Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Board-approved goals.Location:Peaks Regional OfficeWork City:BroomfieldWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$70.00 - $450.00We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. 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