Houston Methodist-posted 2 months ago
Executive
Houston, TX
5,001-10,000 employees

We are currently seeking a Chief Quality Officer / Chief Medical Officer for our campus located in The Woodlands. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, and have or be able to obtain a Texas Medical License. At Houston Methodist, the Chief Quality Officer (CQO) position is responsible for implementing the HM vision and strategy for excellence in clinical quality outcomes, value, and patient safety. The CQO position collaborates with the System CQO and other system physician leadership in quality and patient safety to support the development of the strategy and goals for leading unparalleled quality and patient safety at HM and development of a High Reliability Organization. This position assures that safe and reliable processes are embedded into the delivery of health care and develops a Just Culture which values patient safety, clinical excellence, evidence-based medicine, and continuous learning. The CQO position works in close association with the System CQO and entity Director and/or VP of Quality & Outcomes and collaborates with all disciplines, hospital leadership, and the medical staff to promote identification of organizational vulnerabilities, health care design using human factors and system principles, and learning to understand and prevent adverse events, achieve high reliable processes, and outstanding clinical outcomes. This position is responsible, along with other members of the HM team, to ensure that HM's unique combination of resources is used wisely to fulfill its responsibilities to its community, to enhance its premier position in the marketplace, and to ensure its continuing leadership in medicine.

  • Implement the HM vision and strategy for excellence in clinical quality outcomes, value, and patient safety.
  • Collaborate with the System CQO and other system physician leadership in quality and patient safety.
  • Support the development of the strategy and goals for leading unparalleled quality and patient safety.
  • Assure that safe and reliable processes are embedded into the delivery of health care.
  • Develop a Just Culture which values patient safety, clinical excellence, evidence-based medicine, and continuous learning.
  • Work in close association with the System CQO and entity Director and/or VP of Quality & Outcomes.
  • Promote identification of organizational vulnerabilities and health care design using human factors and system principles.
  • Understand and prevent adverse events, achieve high reliable processes, and outstanding clinical outcomes.
  • Oversee the activities of the department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency.
  • Accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development and compliance.
  • Make staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment.
  • Coach and counsel employees on work related performance.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
  • Ensure training, monitoring and operations initiatives are implemented to secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and regulations.
  • MD or DO degree.
  • Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License.
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