Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer - Community Hospitals

University Health; Hondo (TX); Sur place; USD 400 000 - 560 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Health in San Antonio, Texas, seeks an transformative physician leader for the role of Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer (VP, ACMO). This executive will drive quality, safety, and efficiency improvements across Community Hospitals while partnering with senior leadership.

The VP, ACMO will champion continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, and Triple Aim-Plus initiatives, guiding accreditation, resource use, and data-driven programs.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution with 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 in 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Leadership

Quality improvement

Strategic planning

Clinical governance

Stakeholder management

Formation

Medical degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Description du poste

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.