Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer

Location: Winnebago, Nebraska

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides clinical oversight and strategic direction for medical care across the hospital and health system. Reporting to the CEO and working collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer, the CMO provides leadership over medical staff, quality and patient safety, clinical operations, provider performance, credentialing, and population health initiatives. The CMO promotes patient-centered, culturally competent care while supporting the organization's mission, strategic goals, and commitment to improving health outcomes within the community.

Responsibilities:

Provide clinical oversight and direction for medical services throughout the hospital and health system

Oversee the quality, safety, and patient experience of care across clinical settings

Provide leadership and supervision to Medical Staff leadership across acute and ambulatory care

Ensure care is delivered in a culturally competent manner consistent with the needs and values of the Native American communities served

Serve as a collaborative member of the executive leadership team and participate in strategic planning and organizational goal development

Serve as a clinical spokesperson for WCHS in collaboration with executive leadership and communications teams

Lead and oversee the Medical Executive Committee and Medical Staff Office functions as assigned by the CEO and medical staff bylaws

Oversee credentialing, re-credentialing, peer review, quality management, and medical staff discipline

Participate in organizational committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Quality Management, Utilization Review, and other committees as assigned

Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards, and applicable healthcare regulations

Lead medical staff recruitment efforts and support the effective management of external medical staffing contracts

Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of care

Establish and improve medical staff performance standards related to clinical knowledge, communication, professionalism, and system-based practice

Oversee Medical Directors responsible for acute, ambulatory, and behavioral health services

Provide leadership and oversight for medical education, including medical students, residents, residency development, and other health professions

Oversee clinical telehealth programs designed to expand access and improve patient care

Support the continued maintenance of Nebraska State Trauma Tier IV designation

Ensure medical staff and departments under the CMO's supervision follow organizational policies and procedures

Support Medical Directors in ensuring providers complete accurate and timely medical documentation

Collaborate with Purchased Referred Care and case management teams to review and manage consultant referrals

Provide direct clinical services as agreed upon

Participate in morning rounds and huddles and support timely emergency department transfers and hospital admissions

Develop and maintain external relationships to expand coordinated and integrated specialty care services

Support initiatives that improve population health through clinical care, research, and community partnerships

Provide leadership across additional clinical services as the WCHS system evolves, including behavioral health, substance use services, optometry, dentistry, elder care, EMS, and integrated patient care

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

Valid, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory

Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification

Completion of an approved medical residency program

Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Psychiatry consistent with medical staff bylaws

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed physician

Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and leadership experience in hospital and ambulatory healthcare settings

Public health leadership experience preferred

Experience working with Native American communities preferred

Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and a "Patient First" approach

Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, and decision-making skills

Demonstrated experience achieving quality, safety, patient experience, and employee engagement outcomes

Experience using quality improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma preferred

Strong strategic thinking and organizational planning skills

Ability to navigate complex and rapidly changing healthcare environments

Ability to work independently and effectively as part of an executive leadership team

Schedule: Full time

Setting: Hospital and health system leadership

Benefits:

Competitive executive compensation based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive executive leadership environment

Opportunity to lead clinical strategy and healthcare improvement initiatives

Opportunity to serve and improve healthcare outcomes within the community

EEO Statement - Tribal Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.