Chief Medical Officer - LaGrange
About The Position
Baptist Health La Grange is seeking a Vice President, Chief Medical Officer. This role is a blend of 80% Chief Medical Officer duties and 20% clinical practice. The preferred physician discipline is Hospital Medicine or a surgical/medical specialty practiced at Baptist Health La Grange. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a crucial leadership position responsible for cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with the medical staff, executive team, and hospital leadership. This leader promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement, creating an environment where all team members are encouraged to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. By effectively communicating and partnering with administrative and operational leaders, the CMO drives clinical excellence throughout the organization. As an integral part of the Executive Team, the CMO contributes to the development and advancement of strategic priorities that benefit physicians and the organization as a whole. This role oversees and coordinates physician-focused initiatives, including quality improvement, peer review, clinical effectiveness, and resource stewardship, ensuring the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance. The CMO acts as a trusted representative for Baptist Health La Grange, engaging with the community and participating in system-wide committees and service lines to enhance alignment and further the mission of delivering outstanding healthcare.
Requirements
- Board certified physician with current state license.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical and administrative staff leadership experience.
- Minimum of 3 years related experience in patient quality and safety.
- Experience with CMS, ACHC and/or Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies.
- Experience in formulation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines and performance improvement activities.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital Medicine or a surgical/medical specialty provided at Baptist Health La Grange is the preferred physician discipline.
Responsibilities
- Champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Foster an environment where every team member is empowered to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.
- Drive clinical excellence across the organization through effective communication and partnership with administrative and operational leaders.
- Contribute to shaping and advancing strategic priorities that support physicians and the broader organization.
- Lead and coordinate physician-focused initiatives, including quality improvement, peer review, clinical effectiveness, and resource stewardship.
- Ensure the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance.
- Represent the organization within the community and across system-wide committees and service lines.
- Strengthen alignment and advance the mission of delivering outstanding healthcare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
