Chief Medical Officer Job In Alexandria, Louisiana
Chief Medical Officer
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
This position assumes overall accountability for oversight of all medical practices and clinical quality along with related activities within the region. The position functions as the liaison between the facility/regional Medical Staff and Chief Executive Officer. In addition to the regional responsibilities, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will support System-level initiatives as they relate to the region or to CHRISTUS Health on a strategic level. For those System sponsored programs, the CMO will be accountable to the CHRISTUS Health System CMO. This position is accountable for serving as a catalyst for the development of practice guidelines and care protocols that lead to the achievement of quality biomedical/service outcomes and cost efficiencies. Additionally, the CMO is accountable for continuous quality improvement and clinical loss prevention functions as they relate to clinical practice and patient safety. This position will oversee the care management and quality management functions of the region and actively participate on and contribute to the Quality Management Committee.
Education:
- M.D. is required.
- Strong leadership, organization, management, communication, negotiation, and analytic skills.
Experience:
- Five (5) or more years clinical practice experience.
- Considerable medical experience in one or more branches of medicine or surgery and some administrative experience in a medical department.
Skills:
- Strong leadership, organization, management, communication, negotiation, and analytic skills.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
- Board Certification by one of the American Boards of Medical Specialties.
- State medical license.
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Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
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