Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of systems and processes that ensure the highest quality of care, patient safety, and evidence-based medicine
• Overseeing, directing and supporting the rendering of medical management decisions that maximize benefits for patients while pursuing and supporting corporate objectives.
• Conducts regular chart reviews and audits on a spot-check basis in addition to, and as part of, ongoing Quality Assurance
• Meeting with medical staff providers on an on-going, regular basis to discuss clinical opportunities for care
• Develops and maintains collegial relationships with physicians and clinical staff to promote engagement and quality patient care.
• Advises Administration on clinical strategy development and recommends resolution to medical and administrative issues and problems.
• Provides physician leadership to support clinical outcomes, quality initiatives, and engages providers in development of patient care policies, protocols and procedures.
• Serves as liaison and organization resource to the physician peer review process.
• Attend all Board of Directors meetings and an annual Board of Directors strategic planning retreat and attends Quality Assurance and Risk Management Committee of Board of Directors
• Maintain a direct patient care practice in area of expertise.
• Completes all CEU’s as required by respective licensure. If licensed, maintains an active and current license.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience

• Valid MD/DO license in the state of Iowa with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity; must be board certified or board eligible in area of
• Current DEA license
• A minimum of five years’ healthcare experience
• Experience launching medical programs and dealing with program
• Experience working with information technology staff to implement and manage sophisticated practice management and/or electronic health software
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills, plus excellent organization

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, patients, families and the general public.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to walk and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Computer work is frequent.

May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks.

 

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens.  The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.