Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer Summary Location: Winnebago, Nebraska Job Title: Chief Medical Officer Specialty: Medical Leadership / Administration Job Summary: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides clinical oversight and strategic direction for medical care across the hospital and health system. Reporting to the CEO and working collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer, the CMO provides leadership over medical staff, quality and patient safety, clinical operations, provider performance, credentialing, and population health initiatives.

The CMO promotes patient-centered, culturally competent care while supporting the organizations mission, strategic goals, and commitment to improving health outcomes within the community. Responsibilities: Provide clinical oversight and direction for medical services throughout the hospital and health system Oversee the quality, safety, and patient experience of care across clinical settings Provide leadership and supervision to Medical Staff leadership across acute and ambulatory care Ensure care is delivered in a culturally competent manner consistent with the needs and values of the Native American communities served Serve as a collaborative member of the executive leadership team and participate in strategic planning and organizational goal development Serve as a clinical spokesperson for WCHS in collaboration with executive leadership and communications teams Lead and oversee the Medical Executive Committee and Medical Staff Office functions as assigned by the CEO and medical staff bylaws Oversee credentialing, re-credentialing, peer review, quality management, and medical staff discipline Participate in organizational committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Quality Management, Utilization Review, and other committees as assigned Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards, and applicable healthcare regulations Lead medical staff recruitment efforts and support the effective management of external medical staffing contracts Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of care Establish and improve medical staff performance standards related to clinical knowledge, communication, professionalism, and system-based practice Oversee Medical Directors responsible for acute, ambulatory, and behavioral health services Provide leadership and oversight for medical education, including medical students, residents, residency development, and other health professions Oversee clinical telehealth programs designed to expand access and improve patient care Support the continued maintenance of Nebraska State Trauma Tier IV designation Ensure medical staff and departments under the CMOs supervision follow organizational policies and procedures Support Medical Directors in ensuring providers complete accurate and timely medical documentation Collaborate with Purchased Referred Care and case management teams to review and manage consultant referrals Provide direct clinical services as agreed upon Participate in morning rounds and huddles and support timely emergency department transfers and hospital admissions Develop and maintain external relationships to expand coordinated and integrated specialty care services Support initiatives that improve population health through clinical care, research, and community partnerships Provide leadership across additional clinical services as the WCHS system evolves, including behavioral health, substance use services, optometry, dentistry, elder care, EMS, and integrated patient care Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: MD or DO degree from an accredited institution Valid, unrestricted medical license in any U.S.

state or territory Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification Completion of an approved medical residency program Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Psychiatry consistent with medical staff bylaws Minimum o