Duke University - Durham, NC
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Executive
Durham, NC
251-500 employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Duke Regional Hospital is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for clinical excellence and serving as the primary clinical voice for the hospital. The CMO oversees the medical affairs of the hospital, manages relationships among various physician activities, and leads the development of the hospital's quality agenda. This role requires collaboration with hospital leadership to optimize performance metrics and ensure effective delivery of quality medical care.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the medical affairs of Duke Regional Hospital and serves as the primary physician liaison among hospital administration, the medical staff, and Duke University Health System.
- Works closely with DUHS CMO and hospital leadership to develop metrics and standards for DRH physicians and set goals to optimize performance.
- In collaboration with DUHS Quality and Safety leadership, develops quality metrics and leads hospital quality initiatives and policies.
- Responsible for medical directors and medical coverage services for the hospital.
- Directly oversees clinical and operational departments, including Medical Staff Services, Pharmacy, Nutrition Services, Advanced Practice, Emergency Medicine, Diabetes Management, and Infection Prevention.
Requirements
- MD with unrestricted medical license required.
- Minimum of seven or more years of clinical practice and participation in a leadership role in medical staff organization activities.
- Three to five years of management experience within a health care delivery system.
Nice-to-haves
- Board certification in medical management preferred.
- Additional advanced management degree (MBA, MHA) preferred.
- Experience working in an academic setting is especially encouraged.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan options.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
