Associate Chief Medical Officer

Ascension • Kokomo, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) supports hospital-based clinical operations through patient-centric, Mission-aligned servant leadership. The ACMO reports to the Chief Medical Officer and hospital President and is accountable for driving excellence in clinical quality, safety, patient and clinician experience as well as ensuring fiscal stewardship. This pivotal leadership role requires a clinically-active physician at ASV Kokomo who is dedicated to advancing a high-performance culture rooted in the Ascension Mission.

Requirements

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Podiatrist credentialed from the Indiana Board of Podiatric Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical and operational excellence
• Physician engagement
• Talent development
• Fiscal stewardship
• Ensures adherence to the Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs)
• Embodies integrity and champions Ascension’s Core Values
• Inspires excellence and drives high levels of clinician engagement
• Cultivates influential relationships
• Deploys and teaches structured problem-solving and data-driven decision making
• Models closed-loop communication
• Must be a clinically-active, board-certified physician at ASV Kokomo hospital
• Minimum 2-year commitment
• Strategic alignment and effective communication with the CMO and hospital President
• CORE leader training (Communicate Openly, Respond Empathetically)
• Appetite to develop subject matter expertise in Peer Review, Credentialing and Medical Staff Bylaws as well as relevant regulatory policies

Benefits

• 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: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager