CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER FULL TIME El Paso, TX, US Job Summary: The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the supervision and direction of all providers, mid-levels and medical departments. The Chief Medical Officer will maintain clinical practice. Essential Functions: Responsible for all aspects of the providers, mid-levels and medical departments. Implements all policies established by the Board; advises during the formation of such policies and reports on the implementation of such policies to the CEO and Board. Assist with the development of an annual budget for the medical departments. Provides direction to clinic staff that ensures the delivery of quality patient care that is consistent with the approved legal scope of practice. Selects, employs, controls and discharges personnel for the medical departments. Directs the internal and external credentialing and peer review process and coordinates that process from its initiation to presentation for approval by the Board of Directors. Leads the quality improvement process for the adoption of standards and benchmarks for clinical services including meeting all major clinical standards for organizational accreditation. Presents to the CEO an/or Board, and/or its committees, periodic reports reflecting the services and activities of the areas of responsibility, and such special reports as may be required by the CEO or Board. Attends all meetings of the Board and its committees. Develops clinical guidelines for clinic staff. Monitors and reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors on the quality of care and efficiency in the provision of clinical services. Develops criteria and monitors performance of individual department heads and departmental performance against pre-established criteria. Promote in-service and other educational opportunities that address specific clinical issues unique to the patient population. Develops and guides the process for finalizing the Health Care Plan, enlisting the involvement of the clinical staff in the determination of strategies, measures, and outcomes that is desired. Evaluates the performance of all subordinate associates (i.e. Staff Physicians and Mid-Levels). Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff physicians and mid-level providers. Serves on the Executive Team. Upholds corporate ethical imperatives that involve clinical practices in areas such as family planning. Willingness to represent the mission of Centro San Vicente and the Daughters of Charity. Ensures that Center maintains accreditation, licensing and quality patient care through the establishment of performance improvement monitoring programs and standards as they relate to providers and departments responsible for. Prepares a plan for the achievement of the Center’s specific objectives and mutually established goals and periodically reviews and evaluates such plan. Said plan shall at all-times reflect the Center’s mission statement and are in accordance with the ethics and goals of the Center. Act as a liaison between the CEO and the medical staff and represents the Center at external functions. Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the Center. Performs chart review and cosign/review MAP applications generated by mid-levels. Conduct quality review of each individual provider. Review and approve vacation, leave, and CME request. Conduct periodic provider meetings. Chair the Ethics Committee. Co-manage Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee. Conduct new provider orientation and indoctrination into the social culture of Centro San Vicente. In conjunction with Human Resources develop/maintain a provider retention plan that takes into account provider pay levels, benefits, incentive programs and productivity measures. Communicates and demonstrates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skilled at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Ability to work in a team environment. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited medical school, postgraduate internship, and residency training. Board Certified in Primary Care, (i.e. Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine). Current Texas driver’s license and ability to meet all qualifications to be covered in Texas for Professional Liability Insurance. Public Health Administration training, certification, degree, or obtained through an approved Physician Executive training program preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr