Chief Medical Officer Kent Hospital

Job Summary:

The CMO is responsible for leading clinical operations, ensuring the quality and safety of patient care, and aligning the medical staff activities with the strategic goals of the hospital. The CMO serves as the chief administrative leader responsible for clinical quality and oversight of the members of the medical staff. They participate as a member of the senior management team on strategic planning, budgeting, and management committees. The CMO ensures care delivery at all hospital sites meets the highest standards for each clinical discipline and is aligned with the hospital scope of practice, mission, and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with Chief Nursing Officer to advance the delivery of care for patients.
• Works collaboratively within Kent Hospital, across the CNE enterprise, and externally to enhance clinical operations and experience patients and clinicians.
• Strengthen and reinforce a culture of clinical excellence, quality, inclusion, and equity across Kent Hospital.
• Directs and coordinates clinical functions through the chiefs of the various clinical departments ensuring adherence to evidence-based medicine and encourages interdepartmental collaboration and cooperation.
• Coordinates with Departmental Chiefs and investigates and resolves problems and conflicts between medical staff members and administration or any other departments.
• Work closely with the organized medical staff leadership and its committees to assure medical staff compliance with its Bylaws, with the policies of Kent Hospital and Care New England, and with the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies with the Joint Commission standards and with other appropriate directives and guidelines.
• Oversees the medical staff peer review functions, ongoing professional practice evaluations (OPPE), and focused professional practice evaluations (FPPE).
• Oversee the hospital Credentials Committee including review of applications for admission to the medical staff. Attends and participates in appeal hearings.
• Integrates, monitors, and evaluates quality assurance, disease management and utilization review activities with the highest standards in treatment and patient care and ensures compliance with all relevant licensing and accrediting bodies.
• Oversees hospital throughput initiatives fostering a collaborative approach across medical disciplines and hospital service lines.
• Collaborates with Department Chiefs to establish and oversee continuing medical education and other relevant programs including including encouraging medical staff attendance.
• Develops ongoing system for continuous monitoring and evaluation of quality and appropriateness of patient care through collaboration with the Director of Quality and Patient Safety.
• In conjunction with the Designated Institutional Officer (DIO), Program Directors, and Department Chiefs, assures the successful operation of graduate programs and full compliance with the standards established by the ACGME and respective Resident Review Committees.
• Participates in the development of clinical information systems and electronic medical records to allow proper utilization of clinical data and feedback to physicians regarding practice patterns and performance.
• Regularly attends all relevant medical staff meetings, administrative team meetings and board meetings where appropriate. Participate in hospital and professional meetings, committees and conferences as needed.
• Responsible for physician engagement strategies including supporting community physicians in physician recruitment and promoting programs which enhance physician satisfaction.
• During an emergency, disaster, or catastrophic event CMO may be assigned to any disaster service activity that promotes the protection of public health and safety.
• Directly oversees several hospital departments including risk management, quality, infection prevention, care management, and health information management. Supervises, motivates, and directs the work of assigned staff; conducts routine performance evaluations.
• Directs Quality Improvement activities and works with the Director of Quality and Patient Safety to ensure achievement and maintenance of accreditation and quality standards with the Joint Commission and other regulatory agency requirements; maintains all vital records and statistics.
• Maintains high standards of professional expertise in all aspects of medical care and health service delivery, and is familiar with all regulatory requirements, procedural changes, and revisions in professional standards.
• Serves as liaison between the hospital, medical and professional staff, and the community to represent the health care facility and physicians when supporting our community's interests and assessing health care needs when advocating for improving the health of the community.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have a Medical Degree (MD or DO) with board certification.

MBA, MHA, MPH, or credentials in medical management are preferred.

Must be eligible for licensure in Rhode Island. Must be eligible eligible to be a member of the medical staff.

Ten years of experience in an academic or community academic medical center.

Demonstrated leadership in an acute care hospital as a CMO, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Chief, Chair, Medical Director, Academic Department Leader, or Senior Hospital Leadership Position.

Strong clinical competency and experience leading physician groups and other clinical staff in large scale quality programs and change management.

Track record of working effectively with medical staff, including other physician leaders/Chiefs, nursing staff and leadership, and other administrative leaders with a very positive and respectful spirit.

Demonstrated commitment to effective dyad partnership with nursing staff and leadership.

Experience with setting strategic direction, clinical and operational goals, and medical policy.

A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and working with broadly diverse communities including experience in the recruitment of diverse faculty and faculty development.

Proven track record with quality improvement and clinical operations. Experience with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) is preferred.

Exceptional communication skills.

Kent Hospital:

Kent Hospital, a non-profit acute care teaching hospital located in Warwick, Rhode Island, plays a central role within the Care New England Health System and serves as a vital healthcare resource for communities across Rhode Island. Kent provides a robust spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services designed to meet the diverse health needs of our community, including primary care (adult and pediatric), internal medicine, dermatology, oncology and hematology, orthopedics and sports medicine, pulmonary and sleep medicine, cardiology (including cardiac catheterization), chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, surgery, and rehabilitation services.

The hospital operates three ambulatory care sites — one on the Kent Hospital campus in Warwick, RI, one at Butler Hospital in Providence, RI, and another in Pawtucket, RI. Additional operations include the Women’s Diagnostic Imaging Center, Wound Recovery Center, Breast Health Center, and multiple laboratory locations.

Kent is starting several major renovations on the main campus, including the development of a new ambulatory building, expansion of the cath lab and renovation of the emergency room.

Kent Hospital is a major teaching affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. These affiliations support Kent’s role as a teaching hospital, offering clinical training and residency programs in internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, and other specialties. Kent Hospital also maintains clinical affiliations with Mass General Brigham. The affiliation provides patients at Kent Hospital with access to specialized care from MGB’s network, including cardiology, thoracic, and colorectal surgery.

Over the last few years, Kent Hospital and the senior leadership team have made significant strides in improving overall hospital quality scores and this continues to be a critical area of focus.

Kent Hospital is deeply committed to addressing the behavioral health needs of the community. It operates a 29-bed behavioral health unit in partnership with Butler Hospital, ensuring integrated care for patients with mental health and substance use disorders.

Recognizing Rhode Island’s aging population, where over 31% of residents are age 55 or older, Kent has prioritized age-friendly care:

A 20-bed Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, designated as an IHI Age-Friendly Health System at the “Committed to Care Excellence” level, a Silver-Level Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the 25th Hospital in the country to achieve Geriatric Surgery Verification from the American College of Surgeons.

Participation in the CMS Acute Hospital at Home Waiver Program, with a “Hospital at Home” service launched to deliver hospital-level care in the comfort of patients’ homes.

Kent Hospital has 2,000 staff members, with a medical staff of about 700 including 325 Physicians, 250 APCs and about 50 volunteers. The hospital maintains a strong and collaborative relationship with the United Nurses & Allied Professionals (UNAP), fostering a culture of trust and shared purpose.

With more than 12,000 discharges and more than 450 births annually, Kent Hospital continues to serve as a trusted healthcare partner for families across Rhode Island. Its new tagline, “Here for you in every stage of your health journey,” reflects the Hospital’s commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care throughout all phases of life—from birth to end-of-life.

Moving Forward:

The vision for the future of Kent Hospital is grounded in a bold, strategic commitment to delivering exceptional care across every stage of the patient journey. As healthcare needs evolve and the demand for high-quality, accessible services grows, Kent is advancing on three foundational pillars as a blueprint for a healthier, more connected community. The three key pillars include:

A High-Acuity Acute Care Campus: Kent will continue to develop its core acute care services — surgical and interventional care, 24/7 emergency services, intensive care, and complex inpatient medicine. With an aging population and growing clinical complexity in the surrounding region, Kent is committed to delivering exceptional care tailored to the needs of high-acuity patients.

An Expanding Ambulatory Platform: Kent is actively building a comprehensive ambulatory care infrastructure to serve patients closer to home. From diagnostics and preventive care to chronic disease management and specialty services, the ambulatory network is designed to meet the growing demand for convenient, accessible care in Warwick, the surrounding markets, and adjacent geographies.

System-Integrated Service Lines: As part of a clinically integrated system, Kent leverages its local strengths — particularly in surgery, cardiology, geriatrics, and oncology — while aligning closely with the service line excellence across Care New England. This includes Women & Infants Hospital’s nationally recognized care in women’s and newborn health, Butler Hospital’s leadership in behavioral health, and the CNE Medical Group’s coordinated primary and ambulatory care.

Awards, Recognition, & Quality Programs:

Emergency Department has been recognized as a Pediatric Innovator, the highest designation awarded by the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program.

Emergency Department: ranked in top 10 % nationally for clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Advanced Care for Elders (ACE) unit, one of only 43 ACE units nationwide providing comprehensive age-friendly care.

Current Accreditations:

American College of Surgeons

Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) program -Top 1% of hospitals

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation (MBSQIP)

Commission on Cancer (CoC)

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)

Joint Commission

Gold Seal of Approval- Total Joint Center

Advanced Primary Stroke Center

American College of Emergency Physicians Silver Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)

Baby-Friendly USA Baby Friendly Designation

Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation

For more information on Kent Hospital, please visit: www.KentRI.org.

Additional Information:

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.