Associate Chief Medical Officer - Lansdale and Einstein Montgomery Hospitals

Jefferson Health Plans • Einstein Medical Center - Montgomery, PA

2d • 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 required
• Board Certification in a clinical practice specialty required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• 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