Chief Clinical Officer

Your future role at a glance

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Salary: Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Lead conceptualization and development of innovative business and care models that align incentives towards achievement of the Quadruple Aim.

• Responsible for clinical and operational performance across the continuum of care, including the growth and development of systems of care as well as achievement of clinical performance improvement.

• Provide leadership and guidance in the ongoing implementation of flexible, innovative physician alignment strategies to foster a commitment to clinical quality and patient safety, enhance patient experience, and promote creation of long-term partnerships with physicians.

• Champion quality and safety efforts within the organization, and ensure implementation of clinically reliable process standards and patient experience improvements.

• Ensure alignment of performance with the practices and standards of excellence and determine interventions necessary to improve performance.

• Provide input on the design of risk-based arrangements, including identification of payers to approach for fee for value contracts.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 5 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Supports 7 facilities in the Tulsa, Oklahoma market.

• Timely decision maker.

• Prioritize effectively and triage complex situations.

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence.

• Exhibit professionalism and executive presence.

• Influence physicians, nursing, and operational leaders.

• Model high reliability behaviors—not just discuss them.

• Understand clinical workflows and lead teams through organizational change.

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Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.

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