Chief Medical Officer - Southern Market

7w1 month ago

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, US · Full-time · $350,000 – $450,000

About this role

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. The Southern Market Chief Medical Officer serves as a physician executive within NGHS's Southern Market, reporting to the System CMO with a strong dotted line to the Southern Market President.

This role works with the Medical Staff at Braselton and Barrow, promoting Quality, Safety, and Patient Experience. Dedicated Medical Directors to the Southern Market report to the Southern Market CMO, who also engages with Clinical Enterprise leadership and the System CMO on strategic initiatives.

The Southern Market CMO participates in NGHS/NHMC management committee meetings, providing a physician executive’s perspective to the management team. There is an expectation of maintaining a clinical practice while leading medical staff engagement and compliance initiatives.

This executive position offers the opportunity to shape quality and safety across a growing health system, directly influence physician relationships, and collaborate with senior leadership on market-wide strategies.

Requirements

License or eligibility for license to practice in the State of Georgia.
M.D. or D.O.
Previous experience may include Medical Directorships, VPMA, or a CMO.
Highly skilled in conflict resolution.
Skilled negotiator.
Oral and written communication expertise.
Line management experience with budgetary control.
Advanced management degree (MBA, MMM, MHA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Works to develop and maintain trust between Administration and the Medical Staff.
Represents NGHS and NGMC Administration to the Medical Staff.
Participates in NGHS/NHMC management committee meetings and provides a physician executive’s perspective to the management team.
Provides physician coaching services as appropriate and works with the Medical Staff to coach physician outliers and disruptive physicians.
Assists the Medical Staff officers in executing their responsibilities and assures compliance with the Medical Staff Bylaws.
Oversees preparation of the Medical Staff for DNV-GL surveys and assures compliance with DNV standards and CMS CoPs.
Negotiates contracts for hospital based physician services and medical directors as requested by Administration.

Benefits

Opportunity to maintain a clinical practice while serving in an executive leadership role.
Direct oversight of dedicated Medical Directors and involvement in strategic initiatives.
Collaboration with senior system leadership and market president on quality and safety improvements.