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Houston Methodist

Chief Quality Officer / Chief Medical Officer - Houston Methodist The Woodlands

Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

We are currently seeking a Chief Quality Officer / Chief Medical Officer for our campus located in The Woodlands. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, and have or be able to obtain a Texas Medical License. At Houston Methodist, the Chief Quality Officer (CQO) position is responsible for implementing the HM vision and strategy for excellence in clinical quality outcomes, value, and patient safety. The CQO collaborates with the System CQO and other system physician leadership in quality and patient safety to support the development of strategy and goals for leading unparalleled quality and patient safety at HM and development of a High Reliability Organization. This position embeds safe and reliable processes into the delivery of health care and develops a Just Culture which values patient safety, clinical excellence, evidence-based medicine, and continuous learning. The CQO works in close association with the System CQO and entity Director and/or VP of Quality & Outcomes and collaborates with all disciplines, hospital leadership, and the medical staff to promote the identification of organizational vulnerabilities, health care design using human factors and system principles, and learning to understand and prevent adverse events, achieve high-reliable processes, and outstanding clinical outcomes. This position ensures HM’s unique resources are used to fulfill its responsibilities to its community, enhance its premier market position, and sustain leadership in medicine. The successful candidate reports directly to Executive leadership and oversees department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. Responsibilities include employee engagement, staffing levels, budget development and compliance, hiring and terminating, coaching and counseling on performance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. The role also ensures training, monitoring and operations initiatives are implemented to secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications

MD or DO degree; Texas Medical License or eligibility to obtain one Experience in quality, patient safety, and healthcare leadership at a senior level Ability to collaborate with system leadership and medical staff to develop and implement quality and safety strategies Employment details

Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Additional roles referenced in the description appear to be separate positions and are not part of this job posting.

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