Chief Medical Officer

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary :

Serves as the senior physician leader in the market, with the role spanning medical and clinical staff alignment and engagement, market strategy, and finance and operations-related topics. Leads the organization to bring the clinical voice forward, be the patient advocate, acts as a subject matter expert for clinical staff and administration, and oversees care transformation initiatives directed by clinical cabinets. Leads the roll out of local initiatives within the market, and ensures the overall continuous quality improvement of care delivery. Mentors and develops the existing and future physician and clinical leadership across the market. Provides strategic and operational direction for the delivery of clinical care in close partnership with key clinical and operational leaders to ensure the highest level of patient safety and care.

Job Requirements :

Education and Work Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in business, public health or equivalent combination or education / related experience : Required
• Master's Degree in public health, healthcare administration or related discipline : Preferred
• Fifteen years' of progressively responsible management experience within a healthcare system or complex hospital environment : Preferred
• Ten years' experience as a practicing physician in hospital medicine, primary care or specialty medicine : Preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

• Adventist Health requires an active California state Medical Board license for our Medical Officer roles in the state of California; CA license must be produced within twelve (12) months from the date of hire : Required
• Medical license MD (MD) or Medical license DO (DO) or Physician and Surgeon G (PSG) or Physician and Surgeon C (PSC) or Physician and Surgeon A (MDA) : Required

Essential Functions :

• Executes on care transformation plans around the 6 initiatives : clinical leadership, high reliability organization, care redesign, population health, patient experience / engagement and clinical workforce.
• Leads efforts to roll-out the evidence-based standard of care, improve clinical outcomes, and disseminate best practices for the market in accordance with the care transformation initiatives.
• Provides oversight and assistance to the Chief of Staff, members of the Medical Executive Committee, and the Medical Staff to assist them in their roles and to maximize the market’s culture of patient safety and quality. Acts as a primary clinician liaison to the senior leadership team, Patient Safety and Quality related committees, and the community. Facilitates physician leadership development and education.
• Leads the market quality / patient safety staff in accordance with care transformation initiatives.
• Facilitates collegial and effective working relations with all clinicians (e.g., physicians, nurses, physician-assistants, advanced nurse practitioners, and other medical staff members). Provides leadership to improve physician alignment and patient satisfaction.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements :

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission : living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

• Location : 726 4th St, Marysville, CA, 95901, US
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $446,000 - $558,000. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.