Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is an award-winning health system based in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north communities. CHA provides innovative primary, specialty and emergency care to our diverse patient population through an established network of ambulatory clinics, an urgent care site and two full service hospitals. As a Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine academic affiliate, CHA offers ample teaching opportunities with medical students and residents. CHA is clinically affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and is a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health.Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to oversee operations and development of the CHA healthcare delivery system, which provides high quality, safe, harm-free, convenient and efficient health care services to the surrounding communities through a high reliability system of care. The incoming CMO, reporting to the CEO, will work with Senior Leadership to support strategy development and implementation, ensure integration of care services and process with CHA's accountable care and population health functions and successfully achieve CHA's vision and strategic plan in response to market opportunities, trends and requirements. The CMO will oversee clinical operations, financial performance, physician practice development, and executive leadership of the Primary Care and Age Friendly service lines. The CMO will also serve as President of the Cambridge Health Alliance Physician Organization (CHAPO), ensure implementation of medical staff services. Collaborating with CHA's Chief Academic Officer and department Chiefs, the CMO will promote the academic mission and continuing medical education programs for the medical staff, graduate, and post-graduate staff.Ideal candidates for the CMO role will have substantial experience as an exemplary physician leader within an acute care hospital or health system. The incoming CMO will be required to have superior interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills. Successful track record of driving change and quality initiatives in addition to engagement and satisfaction of medical staff are desired. Additionally, the incoming CMO should be a clinician with extensive experience in clinical practice. Applicants are required to have graduated from an accredited medical school, be board certified in their clinical discipline, and possess or be eligible to apply for a MA state license. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience demonstrating progressive administrative and clinical leadership. This Position carries a Harvard Medical School (HMS) appointment of Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with HMS appointment criteria, candidate qualifications and commitment to teaching responsibilities. Academic rank will be determined based on credentials and experience. The full-time base salary range is $660-$700k.Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.