Chief Medical Office

Park DuValle Community Health•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Park DuValle Community Health Centers is seeking a Chief Medical Officer 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 position 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 CMO reports on clinical performance and improvement plans, supports accreditation and regulatory reviews, and participates in professional conferences and training. The role directly supervises assigned medical staff and supports their recruitment, placement, orientation, training, evaluation, and performance management. The CMO leads regular medical operations meetings, maintains the organization’s ability to admit and follow hospitalized patients, coordinates clinical policy and procedure changes, and leads compliance with applicable care standards and quality programs. The position also collaborates on efficient care delivery, monitors medical operating expenses, coordinates required reports, evaluates clinical programs, and maintains relationships with community providers and external agencies. Other duties may be assigned.

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, specifically Family Medicine.
BLS certification.
Ten years of experience in senior-level management, including at least five years planning, administering, or organizing health programs.
Current medical licensure (MD) 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 with the CEO and Board of Directors in accordance with organizational policies, goals, and objectives.
Provide the CEO with regular updates on clinical performance and strategies for improving medical quality and patient satisfaction.
Assist with accreditation, certification and licensure surveys, effectiveness reviews, and operational site visits.
Participate in federal, state, and local conferences, seminars, and workshops for training and updates.
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement focused on medical quality and patient satisfaction.
Directly supervise assigned physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; assist with their recruitment, placement, orientation, training, evaluation, and performance management.
Handle discipline and termination of medical staff 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 licensing and reimbursement agencies, and the organization’s 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 leaders.
Ensure supervised services operate consistently and ethically within the organization’s mission and values.
Act as a liaison between the organization and external agencies, task forces, and committees.
Coordinate clinical interdepartmental planning and functioning.
Evaluate clinical services and programs and recommend improvements.
Maintain working relationships between the organization and community provider groups.
Perform other duties as assigned.