Associate Chief Medical Officer - Lansdale and Einstein Montgomery Hospitals

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery, PA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Health is seeking a dynamic and strategic Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) to provide clinical and operational leadership across hospital and community-based settings. This highly visible leadership role blends traditional medical staff oversight with a forward-looking focus on clinical transformation, business development, and community physician engagement. The ACMO will play a critical role in advancing quality, safety, and patient experience while also helping expand the health system’s reach through strong physician partnerships and innovative care models.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certification in a clinical practice specialty
• Active Medical License in Pennsylvania
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital or health system medical leadership
• 3-5 years experience in quality improvement, medical staff governance, and clinical operations
• Demonstrated success in physician engagement, program development, and change management
• Demonstrated experience or interest in clinical transformation, population health, or business development strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives related to clinical quality, patient safety, utilization review, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee peer review processes, FPPE/OPPE programs, and clinical performance improvement.
• Drive improvements in key metrics including LOS, CMI, throughput, Leapfrog, STARS, and patient experience.
• Ensure adherence to Joint Commission and Department of Health standards.
• Serve as liaison to the Medical Executive Committee (MEC), Medical Staff Board, and key committees.
• Oversee medical staff governance, bylaws, and policy development.
• Support onboarding and engagement of new and existing physicians.
• Partner with department chairs to ensure effective physician performance oversight and alignment.
• Partner with hospital leadership to improve patient flow, care coordination, and operational efficiency.
• Support case management and utilization management programs.
• Participate in accreditation, licensure, and survey readiness activities.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to optimize clinical and support service structures.
• Lead the advancement of value-based, patient-centered care models.
• Drive care pathway redesign, access strategies, and site-of-care optimization.
• Expand digital health, telemedicine, and hybrid care delivery models.
• Support population health and chronic disease management initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify and execute growth opportunities and market expansion strategies.
• Support physician alignment, practice acquisitions, and partnership development.
• Provide clinical leadership for service line growth and network development.
• Represent the organization in business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community and independent physicians.
• Strengthen referral networks and reduce outmigration.
• Represent Jefferson Health in regional and professional forums.
• Support the development of a high-performing, integrated physician network.
• Provide oversight of key areas including: Case Management & Utilization Review (LOS, throughput), Residency programs at JEM, Acute Care Surgery and priority clinical programs, CMI and acuity optimization in partnership with HIM, Quality and patient experience initiatives.
• Partner with administrative teams on budget development and financial performance.
• Participate in data analysis, benchmarking, and special projects.
• Align clinical initiatives with organizational financial and operational goals.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, communication, and accountability.
• Conduct regular leadership rounding with patients, staff, and providers.
• Ensure delivery of an excellent patient experience across all care settings.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree