Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer - Community Hospitals

University Health; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, Texas, seeks a transformational physician leader to serve as Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer (VP, ACMO). This executive role drives clinical initiatives, quality, safety, and efficiency across Community Hospitals and partners with the CMO and senior leadership.

The VP, ACMO champions continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, and Triple Aim-Plus across the system, shaping strategy, accreditation readiness, and Epic optimization while

Qualifications

• Must have medical degree with board certification.
• Active Texas medical license and DEA/DPS registration.
• At least 10 years of direct patient care experience, with 5+ years in progressive leadership roles.
• Preferred: Master's in medical management, business administration, or public health.
• Demonstrated success in hospital quality, safety, outcomes improvement, accreditation, and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical quality and safety efforts across University Health Community Hospitals.
• Serve as a liaison to the Medical-Dental Staff on quality, safety, and utilization matters.
• Partner with clinical and operational leadership to improve access, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
• Provide strategic guidance on accreditation, compliance, resource utilization, and Epic optimization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to strengthen performance and community relationships.
• Drive data-informed decision-making, clinical documentation improvement, and new program development.

Education

Medical degree from an accredited institution

Board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties

Master's degree in medical management, business administration, or public health

Job description

Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer - Community Hospitals

Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer
University Health - San Antonio, Texas
Shape the Future of Community Health

Overview
University Health, a nationally recognized academic health system, is seeking a transformational physician leader to serve as the Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer (VP, ACMO). This executive position offers the opportunity to drive critical clinical initiatives and elevate the quality, safety, and efficiency of care across University Health's Community Hospitals.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Medical Officer and senior leadership, the VP, ACMO will serve as a visible leader who champions the organization’s commitment to continuous quality improvement, operational excellence, patient-centered care, and the principles of the Triple Aim-Plus.

Key Responsibilities

Lead clinical quality and safety efforts across University Health Community Hospitals.

Serve as a key liaison to the Medical-Dental Staff on quality, safety, and utilization matters.

Partner with clinical and operational leadership to improve access, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.

Provide strategic guidance on accreditation, compliance, resource utilization, and Epic optimization.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including academic affiliates and payers, to strengthen performance and community relationships.

Drive data-informed decision-making, clinical documentation improvement, and new program development.

Qualifications

Medical degree from an accredited institution and current board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Active, unrestricted Texas medical license and valid DEA/DPS registration.

At least 10 years of direct patient care experience, with a minimum of 5 years in progressive leadership roles within hospitals or physician organizations.

Preferred: Master's degree in medical management, business administration, or public health.

Demonstrated success in hospital quality, safety, outcomes improvement, accreditation, and clinical leadership.

Prior experience in public hospitals, integrated health systems, or academic health centers is highly desirable.

Why University Health
As one of the largest and most respected public health systems in Texas, University Health offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment committed to improving the health of our diverse community. We provide innovative care, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a collaborative culture that empowers leadership at all levels.