Chief Medical Officer, CMO - Saint Joseph Health System - Indiana

Chief Medical OfficerThe Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides service to the medical staff and hospital leadership for the RHM in order to assist them in fulfilling their mission, plans and objectives which includes their responsibilities to the patient and the community for the provision of quality and cost-effective care. This position has impact on the quality and financial outcomes of clinical and operational departments throughout the RHM.In all roles and activities, it is anticipated that the CMO will network and build consensus, collaborate, and problem solve. This position will play a key role in the implementation of strategic and operating plans as well as service line development, in particular the strategies for physician relationships and service line development. These activities and initiatives shall be accomplished through the existing and revised formal medical staff structures/committees, Medical Group/Health Network and voluntary medical staff multi-facility physician task forces, committees as well as the CEO and Executive Team meetings and informative relationships.Saint Joseph Health System continues the legacy of caring for Michiana begun by the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ more than 150 years ago. Saint Joseph Health System is a Regional Ministry Organization of Trinity Health that provides compassionate, faithbased care paired with the latest in advanced medical technology and procedures.In addition to acute-based hospital care, we are proud to provide a wide range of community based and post-acute services including: community wellness, physical rehabilitation, home care, physician clinics, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care and affordable senior apartments.At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality careLeadership CompetenciesAs a Trinity Health Executive, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:Mission Statement: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.Promise StatementWe Listen. We Partner. We Make it Easy.Our ActionsListen to understand.Learn continuously.Keep it simple.Create solutions.Deliver outstanding service.Own and speak up for safety.Expect, embrace and initiate change.Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.Trust and assume goodness of intentions.Hold myself and others accountable for results.Communicate directly with respect and honesty.Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.Champion health equity and the common good.Minimum QualificationsGraduate from an accredited medical school (MD or DO is required) and completed an accredited residency program in a medical specialty.Board certification in field of specialty and agree to maintain such Board Certification through tenure of employment. Board certification is required in an ABMS Board.Graduate from an accredited university with a Master's in Business Administration, a Masters in Healthcare Administration or related field preferred.Ability to work in a complex matrix reporting environment. Proven leader with minimum of 15 years in clinical practice and 5 years executive leadership.Demonstrated ability to lead and implement quality improvement initiatives.Demonstrated ability to lead medical staff quality initiatives.Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively discuss quality issues and performance and to foster culture of the RHM and Trinity Health.Strong leadership/influencing skills are required with the ability to work effectively within a RHM and influence others and achieve results.Advanced interpersonal, management and organizational skills are necessary.A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, values and guiding behaviors of Trinity Health.Interpersonal Skills:Articulate and clear in all communications with others. Committed to the Mission, Values and Vision of Trinity Health and demonstrates this commitment through actions.Collaborative in nature, willing to take on leadership role, approachable, facilitative with all. Creative and positive in finding solutions to the day to day as well as the global issues faced by the RHM.Mature in all actions. Seeks higher ground in all interactions, particularly conflict. Creates relationships that are useful to influence and create change.Decision Making:Independent in judgment and actions that impact the outcomes of patient care or will affect operations of large departments and/or the operation of the RHM. Operates freely to identify opportunities for improvement and implement needed changes. These decisions are clinical, qualitative, and financial in nature and determine the appropriate course of action. All decisions are founded on professional practice standards, RHM policy or regulatory agency standards and requirements.Physical and Mental Requirements and Working ConditionsMust be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.Must be able to travel as needed to the various Trinity Health sites.Our CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.