Interim Chief Medical Officer - WIH

Job Summary:

Women & Infants Hospital and Care New England are seeking a talented senior-level physician executive to join Women & Infants Hospital as its (Interim) Chief Medical Officer. Reporting directly to the President/COO, the Chief Medical Officer is responsible for assuring the provision of high-quality care, maintaining positive relations with the medical staff, and collaborating with the executive team in developing future strategies for the organization.

- The CMO role is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished, forward-thinking, and collaborative, physician executive to join an outstanding organization at a key time in its history, and to impact the future of this vibrant provider organization and the communities it serves.

- The CMO will have the benefit of building upon a loyal and engaged workforce, exceptional organizational culture, and committed leadership team.

- The CMO must have a track record of successful operational management, experience leading and implementing performance and process improvements, and a passion for establishing strategies and programs focused on ensuring the provision of high-quality patient care.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate for the position of Chief Medical Officer is a respected clinician and experienced administrative leader/manager with a demonstrated track record of achieving quality distinguishable at the national level, with the vision and influence to help shape the healthcare delivery system for the future.

A passion for performance, process improvement, and its link to quality and cost outcomes is essential.

Our ideal candidate will specifically possess the following:

Must have a Medical Degree with board certification. MBA or credential in medical management is desirable.

Must be eligible for licensure in Rhode Island.

Ten years of experience in an academic setting and in medical staff administrative leadership is preferred.

Demonstrated leadership in an acute care hospital as a CMO, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director or other relevant position is preferred.

Strong clinical competency and experience leading physician groups and other clinical staff in large scale quality programs and change efforts.

Track record of working effectively with medical staff, including other physician leaders/Chiefs, nursing staff and leadership, and other administrative leaders with a very positive and respectful spirit.

Demonstrated commitment to effective dyad partnership with nursing staff and leadership.

Experience in the recruitment of diverse faculty and faculty development.

Proven track record with quality improvement and clinical operations

Experience with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.