VP, Chief Medical Officer

Sentara; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 377,000 - 431,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401k matching

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center seeks a visionary VP, Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical performance improvement and promote evidence-based care. You will oversee hospitalists, patient safety, and quality initiatives within a Magnet-recognized 145-bed facility serving Williamsburg and surrounding communities.

Reporting to the division president, you will drive clinical standards, risk management, and partnerships with Sentara Medical Group, physicians, and leadership teams to

Qualifications

• MD degree and Virginia license required; board certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Accreditation/Regulatory Standards, Infection Prevention and Control, Clinical Service Line Development, Utilization Review/Utilization Management, Clinical Standardization, Clinical Informatics, Clinical Integration, Human Relations, Employee Health, Risk Management, Research/IRB, Patient Experience, and physician contracting/recruiting.
• Understanding of HIPAA, HCQIA and HITECH ACT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical performance improvement and promote clinical appropriateness.
• Oversee hospitalists and patient safety/quality activities.
• Drive reductions in unwarranted clinical variation and optimize resource use.
• Collaborate with Sentara Medical Group leadership and other executives on strategy and programs.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Regulatory compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Education

MD degree

Board certification in specialty

Job description

City/StateWilliamsburg, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:OverviewReporting to the division president and as a member of the division leadership team, the VP, Chief Medical Officer is accountable for the clinical performance improvement including the promotion of clinical appropriateness, the reduction of unwarranted clinical variation, clinical resource and outcomes management, coordinated oversight of hospitalists, and patient safety/quality related activities of the hospital.Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is a 145-bed facility featuring the latest healthcare technologies, serving Williamsburg and the surrounding community. The hospital is a Certified Primary Stroke Center and STEMI Center and offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive maternity care where patients may stay in one room, as well as a Gold Level Geriatric ER. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. The hospital has achieved Magnet recognition, the nation’s high honor for excellence in nursing. It is one of the few hospitals in the nation that has achieved a consecutive Leapfrog A safety rating.Williamsburg VA, is known for its colonial history and for being the home of the world’s largest living history museum. English settlers founded the city as Middle Plantation in 1632, and it existed as the capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780. It’s named after King William III of England. Today, Williamsburg is a great place to live for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a peaceful small town with modern amenities and historical significance.EducationMedical Doctor (MD) - State License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)Board certification in specialty required at time of hire, preferred ongoing recertification. Accreditation/Regulatory Standards, Infection Prevention and Control, Clinical Service Line Development, Utilization Review/Utilization Management, Clinical Standardization, Clinical Informatics, Clinical Integration, Human Relations, Employee Health, Risk Management, Research/IRB, Patient Experience, Physician contracts and recruiting, alternative payment models, and functions as liaison to appropriate leadership in Sentara Medical Group and surrounding Patient-Centered Medical Homes. Function as Administrator-on-call for hospital. Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Understanding of role as executive sponsor for projects and RCAs, and project leadership for system responsibilities. Involved with marketing, population health strategies, participates in key strategy discussions. Understands laws and other legal decisions such as HIPAA, HCQIA and the HITECH ACTExperience5 years of clinical practice experience required.5 years of leadership experience preferred in an acute care, inpatient hospital setting. Knowledgeable of contemporary practice issues within medicine, and outcomes measurement of clinical quality and utilization. Must be familiar with all aspects of hospital operations. Leadership in areas of Patient Safety/Quality, Medical Staff AffairsWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $377,291.20 - $430,892.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center.The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.