Medical Director Physician

Job Description & Requirements

Chief Medical Officer

StartDate : ASAP

The Opportunity :

Orlando Health announces an exceptional opportunity for an exemplary physician leader to serve as the Inaugural Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health. The healthcare system is recognized around the world for Central Florida's only pediatric and adult level I trauma program and the home to the nation's largest neonatal intensive care unit. For fifteen consecutive years, UNSWR has ranked OHAPH on its Best Children's Hospital list in multiple pediatric specialties.

Reporting to Justin Williams, President OHAPH, the Inaugural Chief Medical Officer will be a member of the executive leadership team for OHAPH. The CMO is responsible for overseeing and advancing all aspects of quality and patient safety and advancing care delivery capabilities. In collaboration with other leaders, the CMO focuses on understanding, addressing and improving operational processes, to improve quality and safety, but also make it easier to deliver care while simultaneously improving access, throughput, and experience (both provider and patient).

The CMO is responsible for the hospital staff to ensure evidence-based practice standards, protocols, and direction are in place, and ensures the highest quality and efficiency of patient care in accord with the organization's mission and values. The CMO acts as the primary liaison between Administration and the hospital staff on a wide variety of matters relevant to developing and sustaining a strong collaborative relationship. The CMO is also responsible for overseeing and advancing medical staff affairs processes, including privileging, credentialing, peer review, and provider performance (both clinical and behavioral). In addition, the CMO supports and advances physician recruitment, retention, and engagement endeavors along with the educational experience of all trainees.

The Ideal Candidate :

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience as a clinical physician required.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of physician leadership experience including a strong quality and safety background.
• MD, DO, MD / PhD or equivalent is required.
• Board certified in pediatrics or a pediatric sub-specialty.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Florida.
• The CMO requires leadership skills commensurate with a history of leadership roles / responsibilities and an understanding of behavioral and organizational change methodology.
• Demonstrated experience in executing quality improvement methodologies; and knowledge and / or experience with models for the evaluation of resource use, influencing factors and analysis.
• Evidence of a strong history of working effectively with a wide range of constituents including all the providers and leadership withing the system.
• An outstanding listener. Someone who facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.
• Strong management skills, including the ability to manage and mentor providers, build organizational capability and collaborate effectively with peers.
• An inspiring leader who can drive clinical quality and build a strong management team which is driven by and accountable for results; a proven ability and record of leading an organization through growth, change and expansion.
• Highly effective facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

The Organization :

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children (OHAPH) has 156 beds. Caring for its patients are nearly 200 pediatric subspecialty physicians and 75 advanced practice professionals. OHAPH also has a pediatric residency program accredited by ACGME comprised of 42 pediatric residents and has 7 pediatric fellowship programs. The hospital has consistently been recognized as a national leader in pediatric care. Since 2008, these touchpoints of excellence have placed Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital as a Best Children's Hospital in the United States. For fifteen consecutive years, USNWR has ranked OHAPH on its Best Children's Hospitals list in multiple pediatric specialties. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies have joined the ranks of fewer than 400 healthcare organizations to be recognized for superior quality in nursing care that meets the gold standard in nursing : The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program.

Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $12 billion of assets under management with more than 5,450+ beds that serves the southeastern United States and Puerto Rico, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Their mission is 'To improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve.' Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks, including 25 hospitals in Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico, 12 free-standing emergency departments, 10 hospital care at home facilities, a large multispecialty medical group (Orlando Health Medical Group), and a clinically integrated network (Orlando Health Network). Orlando Health's facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, and highly qualified staff have distinguished the system as a healthcare leader for nearly 3 million Central Florida residents and millions of visitors annually.

The Region :

Best known for theme parks, Orlando is home to more than a dozen family attractions, including Walt Disney World, Epcot, Sea Life Orlando Aquarium, and Universal Orlando, making the central Florida city the 'Theme Park Capital of the World.' Orlando is also home to industry, including high-tech, aviation and aerospace, biotechnology research, film and television production, and manufacturing. The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando is the second largest in the country, with an average of nearly 200 events annually.

Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to :

Jennifer Schaulin, Executive Partner

Heather Van Hecke, Consultant

Physician and Leadership Solutions - Executive Search

AMN Healthcare

Facility Location

Packed with world-class entertainment and home to the nation's most sophisticated theme parks, there's never a dull moment in fun-filled Orlando. Whether you're looking for a sunny escape jam-packed with adventure or an assignment that offers career-building opportunities at Florida's leading facilities, this destination covers both bases.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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