Chief Medical Officer directs the staff and develops policies for the organization's clinical programs. Works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained. Being a Chief Medical Officer oversees the implementation of quality improvement efforts designed to improve clinical performance and maintain compliance with HIPAA and other regulations and standards. Evaluates developments and innovations in medical care and makes recommendations for new practices and procedures. Additionally, Chief Medical Officer advises CEO and medical teams on matters impacting patient care. Requires a MD. Requires State License to Practice Medicine. Typically reports to top management. The Chief Medical Officer manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Must have in depth working knowledge of clinical administration, operations, financial management, strategic planning, physician relations, patient care, quality assessment and improvement
Must have well developed interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and public speaking)
Actively participates in the care of patients. This work shall not exceed 50% of work time
Visits each clinical site at least once per month or more often if necessary
Support all Primary Care and Specialist providers as needed including evaluating labs, diagnostics and providing short term medication coverage as necessary
Work with the Director of Quality on initiatives to promote high quality patient care
Oversees all aspects of the LISH Quality Assurance Program including developing a collaborative and cohesive working relationship with the Director of Quality on initiatives to promote high quality patient care
Provides guidance and support on special projects like Virtual Care, Chronic Care Management and Remote Patient Monitoring
Responsible for presenting credentialed staff to Board of Directors as required by the Medical Bylaws for Credentialing and Recredentialing
Participate in final review of medically related Policy & Procedures.
Works with Director of Operations to ensure hours of operations and locations meet community and patient needs
Works with the Finance Team to help prepare budget, and as needed
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LISH is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. LISH complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for LISH in the U.S. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.