Chief Medical Office

Park DuValle Community Health Centers•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Park DuValle Community Health Centers is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide clinical leadership and oversight of medical services, providers, and quality initiatives across the organization. The CMO partners with executive leadership to advance patient-centered care, improve clinical outcomes, and support organizational goals. The role works closely with physicians, APRNs, physician assistants, and the Director of Clinical Operations to ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, provider performance, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with applicable regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies and procedures. The CMO serves on the Healthcare Committee of the Board of Directors; develops, implements, and monitors the annual healthcare plan; and conducts strategic planning with the CEO and Board. The role reports clinical performance and improvement plans to the CEO, supports accreditation and regulatory reviews, and participates in professional conferences and training. The CMO directly supervises assigned medical staff and supports their recruitment, onboarding, training, evaluation, and performance management. The CMO also leads regular meetings, oversees medical operations and clinical policy changes, supports compliance with applicable standards of care, collaborates on efficient care delivery, monitors medical expenses, coordinates required reports, and evaluates clinical services and programs. The role maintains relationships with community providers and external agencies and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires an accredited medical degree (MD or DO), a master’s degree in a related field, board certification in Family Medicine, BLS certification, ten years of senior-level management experience including at least five years in health-program planning, administration, or organization, and current Kentucky medical licensure in good standing. A valid driver’s license and personal transportation are required to travel among center locations and to outreach events and community meetings. The CMO must be able to work extended hours as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO.
Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, nursing, public health, or a related field.
Board certification in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine).
BLS certification.
Ten years of experience in senior-level management, including at least five years of experience planning, administering, or organizing health programs.
Current MD medical licensure in good standing in Kentucky.
Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to travel between center locations, outreach events, and community meetings.
Follow organizational administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel policies and procedures.
Ability to oversee providers’ clinical and operational practice to ensure patient needs are addressed.
Ability to manage complex situations, balance multiple responsibilities, and influence key stakeholders.
Ability to lead diverse teams toward quality outcomes and build and maintain collaborative relationships.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical operational goals and objectives.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work extended hours as necessary.
Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
Knowledge of clinical quality, best practices, and their application in the health sector.
Knowledge of developing and implementing clinical standards.

Responsibilities

Serve on the Healthcare Committee of the Board of Directors.
Develop, implement, and monitor the organization’s Annual Healthcare Plan.
Conduct strategic planning in coordination with the CEO and Board of Directors.
Update the CEO on overall clinical performance and plans to improve medical quality and patient satisfaction.
Help prepare the organization for accreditation, certification and licensure surveys, effectiveness reviews, and operational site visits.
Participate in conferences, seminars, and workshops designed to train and update Medical Directors.
Promote a high-performance culture of continuous improvement, learning, medical quality, and patient satisfaction.
Directly supervise assigned physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; assist with recruitment, placement, orientation, training, evaluation, and performance management of clinical staff.
Handle medical staff discipline and termination as needed and in accordance with organizational policy.
Lead weekly or monthly meetings to direct and monitor medical operations.
Maintain the organization’s ability to admit and follow patients who require hospitalization.
Plan, coordinate, and execute changes to clinical policies and procedures.
Lead compliance with standards of care established by accrediting organizations, federal authorities, state licensure and reimbursement agencies, and the Quality Assurance Program.
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations to maximize efficiency and quality in patient care delivery.
Track and approve medical operational expenses within budget guidelines.
Coordinate required federal, state, and local reports with the CEO and other key leaders.
Ensure supervised services operate consistently and ethically within the organization’s mission and values.
Serve as a liaison between the organization and external agencies, task forces, and committees.
Coordinate clinical interdepartmental planning and functioning.
Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical services and programs and recommend improvements.
Maintain working relationships with community provider groups.
Perform other duties as assigned.