Physician - Chief Medical Officer - Mercy Hospital Southeast - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Find your calling at Mercy! The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Mercy Hospital oversees healthcare delivery to ensure high-quality medical care and patient satisfaction. They lead initiatives to establish and enforce medical service standards, develop patient care programs, and foster strong physician relationships. Collaborating with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and quality leadership, the CMO drives clinical excellence and patient safety initiatives, aiming to position Mercy Hospital as the community's top healthcare provider. Position Details :

Mercy Hospital Southeast, a 245-bed regional referral center serving a population of over 675,000 across five states, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead clinical strategy, quality improvement, and physician engagement. This executive role is pivotal in advancing Mercy's mission of delivering exceptional care.

Position Overview :

The CMO will serve as the senior physician executive, responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care, promoting patient safety, an enhancing clinical performance. This role partner closely with operation leadership and medical staff to foster a culture of excellence, innovation and accountability

Key Responsibilities :

Provide strategic oversight and coordination of contracted medical directors in collaboration with operation leaders

Lead and participate in quality, risk management, and patient safety initiatives

Champion efforts to position Mercy Hospital Southeast as the provider of choice in the region

Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and patient experience

Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and professional development among clinical teams

Integrate quality improvement, risk mitigation, and safety programs across departments

Qualifications :

Medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification in a recognized specialty

Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience

Demonstrated leadership experience as a medical director or in a physician executive role

Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical governance, and medical management.

Benefits :

Competitive executive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits effective on day one (medical, dental, vision, CME)

Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays

Retirement plans with employer contributions and matching options

Relocation Assistance

Opportunity to maintain clinical practice alongside leadership responsibility

About Cape Girardeau, Missouri :

Located along the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis, Cape Girardeau offers a unique blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities. The community features :

A vibrant downtown with local boutiques, dining, and scenic riverfront views

Home to the Southeast Missouri State University and Division 1 athletics

Access to top-ranked recreational facilities inkling Dahousie Golf Club

Family friendly environment with excellent schools and community events

Mercy physicians are pioneering a new model of care. As part of one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S., this physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group is the foundation of care and well-being of our patients in seven states, delivered cohesively through 43 hospitals, 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, and our robust virtual care platform. Working with Mercy provides all the advantages of a large organization balanced by an uncompromising commitment to engage physicians in leading and designing patient- and consumer-centric care. You'll discover a friendly and collaborative environment rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the most personalized experience we can deliver. What sets us apart is our unique approach, beginning with physician leadership at the senior most roles within our organization and continuing into our care locations, where physicians and co-workers share leadership responsibility and embrace new thinking and the most recent clinical and hospital innovations to get health care right for everyone we serve.

It is a continuing goal to advance diversity and inclusion within our Mercy ministry. We cherish each person as created in the image of God and believe it is our responsibility to strive for excellence in establishing an environment of dignity for all.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.