Chief Medical Officer

Overview

Catholic Health is one of Long Island&rsquos finest health and human services agencies. Our health system has over 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices across the island.

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes &ndash to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace!

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the medical operations and clinical practices within Good Samaritan University Hospital. The CMO plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, and driving continuous improvement in clinical outcomes. This position requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of healthcare regulations and clinical best practices.

Job Details

Expectations & Requirements:

1. Clinical Leadership:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all medical and clinical activities.
• Establish and maintain high standards of medical care and clinical performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.

2. Quality Improvement:

• Oversee quality assurance and improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and implement strategies to address areas of improvement.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices.

3. Patient Safety:

• Promote a culture of patient safety, experience, and risk management.
• Develop and implement patient safety programs and initiatives.
• Investigate and address patient safety incidents and concerns.

4. Medical Staff Management:

• Provide leadership and support to the medical staff, including recruitment, credentialing, and performance evaluation.
• Foster professional development and continuing education opportunities for medical staff.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among medical staff and other departments.

5. Clinical Operations:

• Oversee the efficient operation of clinical departments and services.
• Collaborate with administrative and operational leaders to optimize resource utilization and service delivery.
• Ensure the integration of clinical services across the organization.

6. Strategic Planning:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the organization&rsquos strategic plan.
• Identify and respond to emerging trends and challenges in healthcare.
• Develop and implement innovative clinical programs and services to meet community needs.

7. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Stay informed about changes in healthcare policy and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor compliance programs and practices.

8. Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent the organization in interactions with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, professional organizations, and the community.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Promote the organization&rsquos mission, vision, and values within the community.

9. Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI):

• Oversee and enhance clinical documentation processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to implement best practices in clinical documentation.
• Monitor and improve clinical documentation to optimize coding accuracy, reimbursement, and quality metrics.
• Qualifications:
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in a clinical specialty.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in business administration, public health, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in a complex health system, with a track record of operating successfully in a highly competitive environment.
• Experience working in an academic medical center with Graduate Medical Education (GME) experience.
• Strong reputation for effective physician relations and a demonstrated history of developing teams to achieve desired business results.
• Proven experience with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs and initiatives.

Salary Range

USD $550,000.00 – USD $600,000.00 /Yr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate&rsquos qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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