Chief Medical Officer

Community Health Systems•Longview, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Longview Regional Medical Center is a 224-bed community healthcare provider with 185 active physicians. The facility is nationally recognized for its quality of care, particularly in chest pain and stroke treatment. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for providing strategic clinical leadership to ensure high-quality, cost-effective medical care and compliance with accreditation standards. This role involves collaboration with medical staff, administration, and board leadership to enhance clinical excellence, improve performance, and manage resources effectively. The CMO is instrumental in shaping the health system's strategic direction and aligning clinical practices with organizational objectives.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
More than 10 years of clinical practice experience.
At least five (5) years in a medical leadership role, such as Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, or similar position required.
In-depth knowledge of medical staff governance, credentialing processes, and performance improvement methodologies.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff, administration, and board members.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a focus on clinical quality and patient safety.
Strategic thinking and financial acumen, with the ability to participate in budget planning and resource allocation.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices in clinical operations.
MD - Physician - State Licensure or DO - Doctor of Osteopathy required.

Responsibilities

Oversees the development, implementation, and enforcement of Medical Staff Bylaws, ensuring compliance with accreditation and licensure requirements.
Manages credentialing, re-credentialing, and delineation of privileges for medical staff, maintaining effective processes to support compliance and quality standards.
Collaborates with medical staff leaders, providing guidance and support to ensure effective governance and alignment with clinical objectives.
Leads facility-wide performance improvement initiatives, promoting high-quality, cost-effective clinical care and monitoring outcomes to ensure program success.
Acts as a liaison between administration and the medical staff, facilitating communication and collaboration on clinical program activities and performance standards.
Assists in addressing performance or behavioral issues among medical staff members, collaborating with the CEO and medical staff leadership on investigations and corrective actions.
Provides strategic advice to facility management, particularly regarding clinical operations, program development, and resource allocation to achieve facility and medical staff goals.
Participates in budget development, strategic planning, and program evaluation, ensuring alignment of resources with clinical and organizational priorities.
Fosters a collaborative and productive working relationship among the medical staff, management, and the board of directors, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.
Engages teams around institutional and departmental goals and objectives, with a focus on clinicians.
Supports, leads, and facilitates meaningful and open dialogue in meetings and as appropriate in clinical settings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.