Chief Medical Officer- All Saints

Chief Medical Officer Opportunity at Ascension Wisconsin

Ascension Wisconsin is hiring a Chief Medical Officer for All Saints Hospital in Wisconsin!

Department: Medical Affairs

Location: Racine, WI

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Life at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How You'll Make an Impact in This Role

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as an advocate on behalf of our patients, physicians and clinical staff. Identifies, cultivates and develops emerging physician leaders, provides coaching and mentoring by identifying deficits and needs for physician leadership training and opportunity.
• Responsible for monitoring, measurement and quality improvement of clinical care utilizing evidence-based best practices to support, promote and oversee patient safety, continuous performance and quality improvement, risk management and efficient resource utilization.
• Provides leadership to management within areas of responsibility, to include but not limited to:
• Quality and Safety
• Utilization Review
• Peer Review and Credentialing
• Growth and Strategic Planning
• Population Health
• Managed Care
• Oversees the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs, including medical practice review, governance, credentialing, privileging, peer review, medical information systems, and telemedicine opportunities.
• Formulates and implements operational strategies and initiatives, including quality improvement, patient safety, performance improvement and physician recruitment.
• Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management.
• Assists in evaluating new clinical business line opportunities that align with the strategic vision, by actively engaging in strategic planning for service line business plan development. Monitors market trends, market share data and physician practices to look for opportunities for business growth. Implements new clinical initiatives and business plans as directed as the executive lead.
• Directs and oversees the process for counseling and managing issues of physician professional conduct. Ensures adherence and completion of medical staff decisions regarding peer review and physician behavioral issues.
• Leads the development of continuing medical education (CME), and other relevant education programs for medical staff.
• Works collaboratively with other staff to provide necessary clinical support services to facilities and medical staff. Assumes administrative leadership as mutually agreed.
• Ensures licensing and other governmental and regulatory requirements. Participates in surveys and inspections by accrediting/licensure bodies.
• Monitors major issues and trends in the practice of medicine and area of health policy advising medical staff and executive leadership in relation to organization activities.
• Serves as an advocate, intermediary and facilitator with external regulators for regulatory matters. Facilitates system training and implementation for physicians and assists in development of training modules and other EMR features.
• Facilitates development, training and implementation of High Reliability Organization principles for physician activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A strong commitment to the mission of Catholic healthcare and a personal and professional presence to provide moral and spiritual leadership; a values-driven leadership style which is guided in thinking, in acting, and stewardship by sensitivity to the mission values of Ascension Health.
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute in the context of an increasingly multidimensional regional health system; a leadership style which 1) reflects strong operational skills and financial acumen; 2) is highly collaborative and flexible; 3) is able to contribute in a complex, matrix management environment as both a teammate and a leader; 4) is associated with a "back to basics" approach to managing a complex organization, and 5) demonstrates a comfort level with appropriate risk taking.
• Demonstrated physician relationship building skills; a commitment to and a demonstrated track record in developing creative physician alignment strategies, accompanied by the credibility, communication skills, negotiating ability, political acumen, integrity, personal demeanor, and knowledge base to reach out and forge collaborative relationships with the hospital's medical staff.
• A highly effective communicator who will make communications a top priority within the organization. The Chief Medical Officer will be a responsive, relational, interactive, and accountable leader who will recognize the importance of building consensus and providing leadership based on credibility, influence, respect, and listening skills.
• An appreciation of the challenges and the opportunities associated with delivering comprehensive services within the context of a multi-site and growing regional health system.
• A management style which communicates a sense of quality, equality, and inclusiveness; a sensitivity to the issue of diversity and the commitment to developing a mindset and a culture within the hospital which reflects the value of difference.
• A demonstrated track record in developing clinical programs and services to enhance employee and patient satisfaction, including the development of measurement systems to monitor change over time.
• A proven ability as a skilled change agent with sensitivity to the interpersonal, organizational, political, perceptual, fiscal, and environmental issues which invariably accompany an organizational change process, across a complex, matrix organization.
• In all of the above, a professional and personal presence which is driven by values, honesty, integrity, and the ability to inspire and promote the philosophy, mission, goals, and values of Ascension.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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