CMO - Lake Nona Hospital

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

10925 NARCOOSSEE RD

City:

ORLANDO

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32832

Job Description

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Lake Nona campus, is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction and overall operational management of physician services and medical staff administration for the campus. The CMO works with the market CEO to develop strategic plans and policies and address operational issues to build effective relationships between the hospital and its medical staff. The CMO also drives excellence in clinical outcomes. Working with the campus Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and campus Safety and High Reliability Leader, the CMO creates multidisciplinary approaches to clinical outcome management and environments of quality and safety. The CMO partners with AdventHealth medical staff and system leadership on system-wide standardizations. Works to educate, consult and advise members of the medical staff on regulatory updates and changes related to CDI, HIM, utilization management and care management. Serves as a community resource and provides counsel to market CEO on medical and administrative matters related to medical practice and current clinical issues / affairs. The CMO oversees physician alignment and physician supply and demand for the campus. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The CMO leads the Care Transformation Program to improve quality, increase patient safety, and decrease cost of care.

• Collaborates with the campus section chairpersons, campus Medical Chief of Staff, and contracted physicians to ensure that appropriate structure, policies and procedures are operational for accreditation and performance excellence
• Provides executive oversight for Associate CMO, medical director and medical staff services.
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates performance/process improvement, disease management, utilization review activities, and standards to improve quality outcomes both clinically and administratively ensuring the highest standards in treatment and care of patients. Advocates the use of evidence-based medicine.
• Establishes and implements standards and policies to ensure quality medical care while driving clinical outcomes for the campus. Works collaboratively with senior management, patient care leaders, and managers as well as staff to accomplish goals.
• Serves as a member of the campus senior management team and assists in strategic development of initiatives and programs.
• Consults and advises members of the medical staff on professionalism, quality and safety issues, and excessive or inappropriate utilization of resources.
• Consults and advises as needed on risk management reviews, and/or patient’s grievances when working in collaboration with the campus Risk Management team
• Collaborates with medical staff leaders including department medical directors and elected medical staff leaders on hospital and patient safety issues. Assists in the moderation of major physician-to-physician, physician-to-staff, and physician-to-patient interactions in partnership with the campus Medical Chief of Staff and other medical staff leaders.
• Ensures medical staff development plans and programs are implemented and aligned with those of the hospital. Promotes shared goals and teamwork in interactions with medical staff, clinical staff, and administration. Supports the clinical team and promotes individual growth among medical staff and clinical leaders.
• Participates in the annual operating and capital budget process by providing input.
• Responsible for physician engagement strategies including supporting community physicians in physician recruitment and promoting programs which enhance physician satisfaction. Actively engaged in efforts to recruit medical staff members who will support the mission, vision, values, and purpose of AdventHealth.
• Provides support to and champions the organization’s infection prevention program. Acts as intermediary between the campus infection prevention coordinator and individual physicians and/or physician groups to resolve problems related to infection control practice issues.
• Supports quality and safety initiatives of AdventHealth through education, standardization and implementation of system strategies.
• Facilitates data driven activities that lower the cost of care including evaluation of use of supplies, devices, medications, and other physician preference items.
• Serve as the medical liaison between the campus and the organization’s population health department with emphasis on operationalizing strategies that improve patient care across the continuum and outside the acute care setting.
• Provides medical support and content expertise to partnerships with external stakeholders (private companies, local government) that are designed with the intent of improving the health of the community.
• Provides support to internal and external communications teams and participate as needed on engagements with the media with the goal of educating the community on medical and public health topics that improve the health of the community.
• Provides oversight for the medical service lines including strategic planning, accurate documentation, and multidisciplinary needs.
• Regularly attends all relevant campus medical staff meetings, administrative team meetings, and other meetings where appropriate.
• From a physician’s perspective, affirmatively provides counsel to senior management team discussions and action plans related to service changes, improvements, new service/program offerings inclusive of all operational and strategy decisions.
• Takes a lead role on campus sentinel event teams. 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.
• Maintains current knowledge of accreditation bodies, State of Florida, AdventHealth, and any other relevant, regulatory, or reporting organizations standards on quality indicators and certification processes. Ensures compliance with all relevant licensing and accrediting bodies. Provides leadership and vision in the development of clinical guidelines and care pathways.
• Participates and leads campus Catalyst initiatives.
• Provides strategic oversight and guidance for the facility’s patient and workforce safety, ensuring clear goals, effective governance structures, and leadership accountability.
• Foster and sustain a facility-wide culture of safety that emphasizes psychological safety, continuous learning from harm and near-miss events, and meaningful engagement of patients, families, and the workforce.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintains current knowledge of accrediting bodies, State of Florida, AdventHealth, and any other relevant, regulatory, or reporting organizations standards on quality indicators and certification processes [Required]
• Working knowledge of medical informatics, applied statistical techniques, and analytical tools/processes [Required]
• Planning, goal setting and results measurement, budgeting, negotiation, operations management, and process improvement skills [Required]
• Current and up to date on hospital clinical quality, benchmarking, and best practices [Required]
• Well versed in managed care and health policy [Required]
• Ability to work effectively with hospital administration, staff, clinicians, physicians, and community members [Required]
• Effective communication, organization, leadership, and decision-making skills [Required]
• Proficient in use of office technology such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel [Required]

Education

• Doctor of medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine [Required]
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), or Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) [Preferred]

Work Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years professional, post-residency experience in direct patient care [Required]
• Minimum of five (5) years in an executive leadership role within a medium to large integrated health system [Required]
• Experience with designing effective clinical best practice patterns and clinical protocols to decrease inappropriate utilization and enhance quality outcomes [Required]
• Experience in developing data tools to evaluate clinical outcomes and an understanding of healthcare information technology [Required]
• If clinical work is part of this role, must be eligible to become a member of the AdventHealth Medical Staff [Required]
• Ten (10) years in a medical staff leadership role within a medium to large integrated health system [Preferred]
• Medical staff relations, quality measurement credentialing, and previous medical management experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees physician senior leadership

Licenses and Certifications

• Current, valid State of Florida license to practice medicine as a physician [Required]
• State of Florida board certified in an approved clinical specialty [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.