Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Chief Medical Officer (CMO) you will serve as a strategic and influential physician executive responsible for advancing clinical excellence, physician engagement, quality outcomes, and patient safety across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CMO partners closely with physicians, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen collaboration, drive operational and clinical performance, and support a culture grounded in quality, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Every day you play a critical role in shaping the future of care delivery, fostering strong medical staff relationships, and advancing strategic initiatives aligned with organizational and system priorities. The CMO works collaboratively with nursing and operational leaders to support high-reliability care models, multidisciplinary partnerships, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance both the patient and provider experience.

To be successful in this role you must have the following:

• Demonstrated success leading physician engagement, clinical operations, and medical staff initiatives
• Experience with medical staff relations, credentialing, quality measurement, and medical management strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Joint Commission standards, managed care, healthcare policy, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to effectively integrate medical management strategies within hospital operations

Job Requirements

Experience: • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive healthcare leadership experience in physician services delivery and medical staff administration • Board Certified in an approved clinical specialty required while actively practicing medicine

Licensure & Certifications: • Current and unrestricted physician license in the applicable state required if actively practicing medicine • Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff privileges as applicable

Leadership Profile: • Collaborative and relationship-focused physician executive • Strong strategic, operational, and quality leadership capabilities • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with physicians, nursing leadership, and executive teams • Experience driving clinical quality, patient safety, and physician alignment initiatives