Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Vice President Chief Medical Officer
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82001
Vice President Chief Medical Officer
The Vice President, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) oversees and maintains the integrity of physician relations and medical quality improvement in cooperation with the Chief of Staff and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CMO serves as a key leader on the Executive and Medical Staff teams and serves as the physician liaison between the Medical Staff and Cheyenne Regional administration. The CMO represents Medical Staff issues and perspectives to the Board of Trustees and the community by developing and maintaining a trust-based relationship among the organized Medical Staff leadership and its members, the Executive Team, and the Board of Trustees. The CMO develops and maintains a cooperative working environment among hospital and clinic personnel and physicians and facilitates issue resolution and education to further those goals. Why Work at Cheyenne Regional? 403(b) with 4% employer match ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Education Assistance Program Employee Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Loan Forgiveness Eligible Here is What You Will Be Doing: Works with the Chief of Staff and other Medical Staff leaders in developing processes representing Medical Staff perspectives regarding strategic planning initiatives, budget planning and management, coordination of functions, capital equipment acquisition and program development and evaluation. Coordinates and assures the implementation of best practices, quality and safety measures, and information technologies to support care management and quality objectives across the system. Actively participates in strategic planning and budgeting processes. Develops and fosters cooperative relationships among the Medical Staff, clinic providers, hospital leaders, the governing Board, and the community. Serves as an ex-officio non-voting member of all Medical Staff department and committee meetings. Serves as the primary liaison with the Family Practice Residency Program and other academic and clinical teaching programs. Educates the Medical Staff and facilitates process improvement regarding best practices for safety, quality, value-based purchasing, and patient experience. Facilitates an informed public through educational and informational interviews and media requests in cooperation with media relations. Attends and participates in Medical Staff and Hospital Board meetings and serves as a liaison and added resource when needed. Acts as an advisor to the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff. Assists the Medical Staff and hospital leadership in the development and evaluation of pertinent policies / procedures / goals / objectives. Provides direction to the Medical Staff office personnel in the conduct of their support work for the Medical Staff and for such issues as credentialing, appointments, and committee coordination. Participates as necessary assuring the policies, regulations, bylaws and guidelines of the Medical Staff and the hospital are meeting regulatory, legal and accreditation requirements. Oversees management of hospital-based Medical Directors, Risk and Quality, Pharmacy, Performance Improvement, Medical Staff Services, Physician Recruitment and Retention, and co-manages ICU, OR, Laboratory, Radiation Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, Wound Care, Hospice, Medical Group, and the Emergency Department for physician issues. Holds direct accountability for mitigating unsafe practices. Focuses on potential risks, hazards, and safety measures based on best practice. Collaborates with members of the Executive Team, Medical Staff leadership, Director of Quality Improvement, employees, and providers to develop and maintain a comprehensive system to monitor, evaluate, and improve the clinical quality and safety of patient care and the patient experience throughout the organization. Maintains organizational readiness for identified regulatory and accrediting organizations/agencies. Provides operational leadership and has budget responsibilities. Adheres to established leadership competencies, service standards and reinforces excellence in those standards with team members. Desired Skills: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, APPs, and administrative leaders. Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organizational structure with skill and efficiency. Ability to analyze complex financial/statistical data and maintain a high level of organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to champion a strong customer/patient focus and commitment to delivering quality solutions and maintaining effective relationships. Knowledge of modern national trends in hospital quality and patient safety. Ability to work in ambiguous settings, independently structure analysis, and drive recommendations. Ability to initiate projects, define project plans, and lead project teams. Knowledge of and champion for Lean management principles within the organization. Ability to develop successful strategic planning initiatives. Strategic conceptual thinking processes and skills. Ability to effectively manage conflict and difficult conversations. Ability and availability to handle emergency crisis situations. Ability to handle pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Experiential knowledge of Value Based Purchasing, Accountable Care Organizations, and other initiatives and regulatory objectives. Highly visible leader who is committed to connecting to the front lines. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of modern national trends in hospital quality and patient safety. Here is What You Need: MD/DO with Board Certification in a clinical discipline (active or prior certification required) Must be eligible for or hold a current State license to practice medicine and be eligible for medical staff privileges Five (5) or more years of experience in clinical practice with a reputation as an excellent clinician and leader Three (3) or more years of previous medical staff leadership experience such as chief of staff or department chair Nice to Have: Prior experience in the role of a physician leader (i.e. as a Medical Director or CMO for a large multi-specialty group practice, physician practice management organization, hospital/hospital system or MCO) Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) MBA, MMM, certified physician executive (CPE) or similar About Cheyenne Regional: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health. Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E. (ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!
The Vice President, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) oversees and maintains the integrity of physician relations and medical quality improvement in cooperation with the Chief of Staff and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CMO serves as a key leader on the Executive and Medical Staff teams and serves as the physician liaison between the Medical Staff and Cheyenne Regional administration. The CMO represents Medical Staff issues and perspectives to the Board of Trustees and the community by developing and maintaining a trust-based relationship among the organized Medical Staff leadership and its members, the Executive Team, and the Board of Trustees. The CMO develops and maintains a cooperative working environment among hospital and clinic personnel and physicians and facilitates issue resolution and education to further those goals. Why Work at Cheyenne Regional? 403(b) with 4% employer match ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Education Assistance Program Employee Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Loan Forgiveness Eligible Here is What You Will Be Doing: Works with the Chief of Staff and other Medical Staff leaders in developing processes representing Medical Staff perspectives regarding strategic planning initiatives, budget planning and management, coordination of functions, capital equipment acquisition and program development and evaluation. Coordinates and assures the implementation of best practices, quality and safety measures, and information technologies to support care management and quality objectives across the system. Actively participates in strategic planning and budgeting processes. Develops and fosters cooperative relationships among the Medical Staff, clinic providers, hospital leaders, the governing Board, and the community. Serves as an ex-officio non-voting member of all Medical Staff department and committee meetings. Serves as the primary liaison with the Family Practice Residency Program and other academic and clinical teaching programs. Educates the Medical Staff and facilitates process improvement regarding best practices for safety, quality, value-based purchasing, and patient experience. Facilitates an informed public through educational and informational interviews and media requests in cooperation with media relations. Attends and participates in Medical Staff and Hospital Board meetings and serves as a liaison and added resource when needed. Acts as an advisor to the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff. Assists the Medical Staff and hospital leadership in the development and evaluation of pertinent policies / procedures / goals / objectives. Provides direction to the Medical Staff office personnel in the conduct of their support work for the Medical Staff and for such issues as credentialing, appointments, and committee coordination. Participates as necessary assuring the policies, regulations, bylaws and guidelines of the Medical Staff and the hospital are meeting regulatory, legal and accreditation requirements. Oversees management of hospital-based Medical Directors, Risk and Quality, Pharmacy, Performance Improvement, Medical Staff Services, Physician Recruitment and Retention, and co-manages ICU, OR, Laboratory, Radiation Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, Wound Care, Hospice, Medical Group, and the Emergency Department for physician issues. Holds direct accountability for mitigating unsafe practices. Focuses on potential risks, hazards, and safety measures based on best practice. Collaborates with members of the Executive Team, Medical Staff leadership, Director of Quality Improvement, employees, and providers to develop and maintain a comprehensive system to monitor, evaluate, and improve the clinical quality and safety of patient care and the patient experience throughout the organization. Maintains organizational readiness for identified regulatory and accrediting organizations/agencies. Provides operational leadership and has budget responsibilities. Adheres to established leadership competencies, service standards and reinforces excellence in those standards with team members. Desired Skills: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, APPs, and administrative leaders. Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organizational structure with skill and efficiency. Ability to analyze complex financial/statistical data and maintain a high level of organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to champion a strong customer/patient focus and commitment to delivering quality solutions and maintaining effective relationships. Knowledge of modern national trends in hospital quality and patient safety. Ability to work in ambiguous settings, independently structure analysis, and drive recommendations. Ability to initiate projects, define project plans, and lead project teams. Knowledge of and champion for Lean management principles within the organization. Ability to develop successful strategic planning initiatives. Strategic conceptual thinking processes and skills. Ability to effectively manage conflict and difficult conversations. Ability and availability to handle emergency crisis situations. Ability to handle pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Experiential knowledge of Value Based Purchasing, Accountable Care Organizations, and other initiatives and regulatory objectives. Highly visible leader who is committed to connecting to the front lines. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of modern national trends in hospital quality and patient safety. Here is What You Need: MD/DO with Board Certification in a clinical discipline (active or prior certification required) Must be eligible for or hold a current State license to practice medicine and be eligible for medical staff privileges Five (5) or more years of experience in clinical practice with a reputation as an excellent clinician and leader Three (3) or more years of previous medical staff leadership experience such as chief of staff or department chair Nice to Have: Prior experience in the role of a physician leader (i.e. as a Medical Director or CMO for a large multi-specialty group practice, physician practice management organization, hospital/hospital system or MCO) Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) MBA, MMM, certified physician executive (CPE) or similar About Cheyenne Regional: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health. Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E. (ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!