Vice President, Medical Affairs

Good Samaritan Society; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

CME allowance

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is seeking a Vice President of Medical Affairs to ensure clinical excellence and operational efficiency within Sanford Health. The VPMA will provide leadership in physician engagement, quality improvement, and patient safety while cultivating a highly effective team and enhancing the patient experience.

This role requires a Medical Degree and significant experience in healthcare leadership. The position offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a real impact in a friendly community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement principles in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in physician engagement and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary physician leader for the region.
• Conduct monthly meetings with Department Chairs.
• Champion evidence-based practices and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to attract high-quality providers.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Patient Safety Initiatives

Physician Engagement

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Job description

Location WI, Minocqua

Visas Accepted N/A

Practice Details

JOB SUMMARY: The Vice President of Medical Affairs (VPMA) is a key physician leader responsible for advancing Sanford Health’s mission, vision, and values within their designated sub-region/market. Reporting directly to the Chief Physician, the VPMA collaborates with the Market President, Chief Medical Officer, and other system and local leaders to ensure clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and superior patient experience. This role provides strategic and operational leadership in physician engagement, quality improvement, patient safety, and recruitment, aligning regional performance with system-wide goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the primary physician leader for the region, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and standards.

• Act as the ‘one-up’ for Department Chairs and assume Department Chair responsibilities when a department lacks appointed leadership.

• Conduct monthly meetings with Department Chairs to review performance, address challenges, and drive improvement initiatives.

• Attend local Medical Executive Committee (MEC) meetings in a non-voting advisory capacity, supporting governance and collaboration between medical staff and administration.

• Co-lead with the Regional President and Chief Medical Officer to monitor and improve ambulatory and acute care quality metrics.

• Champion evidence-based practices and patient safety initiatives to achieve top-tier performance in clinical outcomes.

• Drive strategies to enhance patient experience, ensuring care is compassionate, timely, and patient-centered.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement among physicians and advanced practice providers.

• Address physician and advanced practice providers' behavior concerns promptly and constructively, promoting professionalism and adherence to organizational standards.

• Participate in peer review processes to ensure fair, consistent, and transparent evaluation of clinical performance.

• Partner to implement system initiatives such as timely documentation, provider-based billing (PBB), EHR optimization, and other enterprise priorities.

• Collaborate with regional leadership to develop and expand clinical services that meet community needs.

• Monitor operational performance and work with administrative teams to resolve barriers impacting patient care delivery.

• Partner with recruitment teams to attract and retain high-quality physicians and advanced practice providers.

• Support onboarding and integration of new providers to ensure smooth transitions and alignment with organizational expectations.

• Mentor physician leaders and department chairs to strengthen leadership capabilities within the region.

Compensation Package

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Sanford Health – Marshfield Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This may qualify you for additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs.

About this Community

In the Northwoods you will find a relaxed, safe, and secure environment. The area is known for its small-town friendliness - a place where neighbors truly care about each other. With an extremely low crime rate, our Northwoods communities are perfect for raising children and supporting old-fashioned family values. Education is a top priority in Minocqua, with the state of Wisconsin ranking consistently in the top 3 nationally, and our elementary schools ranking higher than state averages. When you want to travel out of the area, you will have access to the Rhinelander Airport in 30 minutes and the Central WI Airport is 90 minutes away; Madison is a 3-hour drive, Minneapolis/St. Paul is a 4-hour drive, Milwaukee or Chicago is a 5-hour drive, and you’re only 90 minutes to the Shores of Lake Superior. Lakeland area population is approximately 10,000. Fun Fact: Minocqua is home to a 30' tall snowman in the winter called "Snowmy Kromer" due to the Stormy Kromer that is placed on top of his head!

Job Function Physicians

Req Number R-0266319

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Sanford organization has consistently operated under the principle of equal treatment for all persons; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, in regard to public assistance or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.