VP, ACMO: Transforming Community Hospital Care

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a transformational physician leader for the role of Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer (VP, ACMO) to elevate quality, safety, and efficiency across community hospitals. The position partners with senior leadership to advance patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement in a large Texas health system.

The ACMO will guide accreditation, compliance, resource utilization, and Epic optimization while collaborating with academic affiliates and

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Medical degree

Board certification

Master's degree in medical management / MBA / public health

Job description

University Health is seeking a transformational physician leader for the role of Vice President, Associate Chief Medical Officer (VP, ACMO) to elevate quality, safety, and efficiency across community hospitals. The position partners with senior leadership to advance patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement in a large Texas health system.

The ACMO will guide accreditation, compliance, resource utilization, and Epic optimization while collaborating with academic affiliates and