Chief Medical Officer

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is seeking a dynamic Chief Medical Officer based in Santa Rosa, California to participate in the medical groups vision to be the best place to practice medicine in the North Bay. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for overseeing the management of all clinician activities within the Medical Departments, ensuring the ability to provide high-quality patient care. In a collaborative dyad environment, the ideal candidate will work alongside the President, Board of Directors, Medical Group, and Foundation Leaders to drive growth and spearhead process improvement initiatives. Organization Details Our multi-specialty medical group consists of over 145 clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, who practice across more than 25 specialties throughout Sonoma County. Our organization has garnered national commendation for its excellence, receiving multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership. Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is affiliated with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit healthcare organization that provides operational and administrative support, including state-of-the-art technology, enabling our physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Responsibilities: Provides leadership for the clinical and service quality efforts of SMGR and SPMF, North Division (Sonoma and Lake Counties), including leadership and participation on relevant committees and task forces. Is responsible for medical oversight of the risk management processes and policies. Provides oversight for medical practice and compliance of SMGR for physicians and advance practice clinicians. Participates in the process of creating and implementing clinician compensation models and reports. Manages day to day financial operations of the medical group, including budget development and interface with accounting staff, revenue cycle staff and coding/compliance staff. Communicates regularly with physicians and other providers to obtain a clear understanding of issues relevant to effective operations. Oversees ongoing recruitment of clinicians to SMGR, including employment agreements and compensation models. Oversees the practice development of new providers including on-boarding and orientation. May maintain a part time clinical practice at an average of .1 FTE per week, not to exceed 0.2 FTE with pre-approval Qualifications: Education: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school with residency in appropriate specialty Advanced course work in management and leadership Maintains a valid, unrestricted medical license to practice in California Meets appropriate board eligibility as defined by SMGR Knowledge & Experience: Requires experience in the administration of a physician group Demonstrated knowledge in areas of clinician practice operations and financing and managed care business. Experienced in creating positive and inclusive workplace environments, emphasizing communication, empathy, emotional intelligence, and collaboration. Skilled in conflict resolution with abilities in active listening, problem-solving, and maintaining a composed demeanor to foster mutual solutions. Must have a strong working knowledge of applicable legal and accrediting standards. Requires effective business/program development skills Benefits: Competitive salary guarantee 401k Excellent health and vision benefits CME Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices #J-18808-Ljbffr Aoiassn