Chief Medical Officer - 630 Eaton Ave. - Hamilton - FT - Kettering Health

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Campus Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a key executive physician leader reporting directly to the campus President. The CMO will drive clinical excellence and champion quality, safety, and a culture of engagement among physicians and advanced practice providers. Collaborating with hospital leadership, medical staff, and clinical departments, the CMO will ensure the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care, focusing on medical staff culture, physician/APP experience, and the integration of the hospital's mission, while driving innovation to keep the hospital at the forefront of healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Medical Staff Culture and Engagement:
• Cultivate a strong and positive medical staff culture characterized by collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect.
• Lead medical staff meetings and facilitate communication between medical staff and hospital administration.
• Develop and implement medical staff development programs, including leadership training and continuing medical education.
• Elevate Medical Staff Performance: Oversee credentialing, implement performance improvement initiatives, and promote adherence to the highest standards of clinical practice and behavior.
• Collaborate with medical staff leaders to address concerns and promote physician/APP engagement.
• Actively participate in medical staff committees, providing leadership and guidance.
• Quality and Safety Results:
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a comprehensive quality and safety program.
• Chair the Campus Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (CQAPI) Committee.
• Oversee performance improvement initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Actively monitor key quality and safety metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Participate in root cause analyses and develop action plans to address identified issues.
• Collaborate with risk management to mitigate potential risks and ensure patient safety.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Change Management:
• Proven ability to lead and implement successful organizational change initiatives within a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and methodologies, with experience in stakeholder engagement, communication, and resistance management."
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation."
• Experience in using data and analytics to drive decision-making and measure the effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and motivate teams.
• Physician/APP Experience:
• Champion initiatives to enhance the physician and APP experience and promote professional satisfaction.
• Address physician/APP well-being and burnout prevention.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all physicians and APPs.
• Provide opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Clinical Informatics:
• Partner with the CMIO to drive enhanced use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to improve clinical workflows, patient safety, and quality of care.
• Promote the adoption of health information technology solutions that support clinical decision-making and care coordination.
• Mission Integration:
• Ensure that all clinical activities and initiatives are aligned with the Kettering Health mission, vision, and values.
• Promote a culture of patient-centered care and service excellence.
• Clinical Excellence:
• Drive Clinical Excellence: Spearhead the standardization of clinical practices, reducing outcome variation and ensuring consistent delivery of high-value care.
• Consumers and Patients:
• Champion Quality and Safety: Lead initiatives to enhance patient safety, elevate the quality of care, and promote health equity.  campus. .
• Medical Ethics:
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of medical ethics and professional conduct.,
• Strong understanding of ethical principles related to patient care, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
• Experience leading ethics committees or review boards, demonstrating the ability to facilitate thoughtful deliberation and resolve complex ethical dilemmas.

Our People:

• Physician/APP Citizenship and Engagement in Quality and Safety:
• Foster a sense of ownership and accountability among physicians and APPs for quality and safety outcomes.
• Encourage active participation in quality improvement initiatives and safety reporting.
• Evidence-based Culture of Safety:
• Promote the adoption of evidence-based practices and safety protocols.
• Foster a learning environment where errors are seen as opportunities for improvement.
• Physician/APP Retention:
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain highly qualified physicians and APPs.
• Create a positive work environment that promotes job satisfaction and professional growth.
• Key Decision Backstop with Physicians/APPs:
• Ensure that physicians and APPs are involved in key decision-making processes that affect clinical care and practice.

Quality & Safety:

• High Reliability Huddles:
• Implement daily high reliability huddles to enhance communication, identify potential safety risks, and promote proactive problem-solving.
• Physician/APP Culture of Ownership in Quality and Safety:
• Empower physicians and APPs to take an active role in driving quality improvement and ensuring patient safety.
• Medical Staff Effectiveness:
• Promote the effectiveness of the medical staff by streamlining processes, providing necessary resources, and supporting their professional development.

Work Experience:

• Ohio Medical License in good standing.
• Board certification in an applicable specialty.
• 10+ years of clinical experience. 5 years required, 10 years preferred

Minimum Education:

• Clinical Degree Required (DO/MD);
• Master’s degree in health administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or Certified Physician Executive Certificate preferred.

 Leadership Capabilities:

• Previous proven history of leadership abilities.
• Physician leader with successful experience in guiding multi-disciplinary clinical program activities and prior quality and management experience.
• Has expertise and can lead transformational efforts in the domain of clinical information management while appreciating the disruptive and informative role of technology in healthcare.
• Advanced analytical and communication skills necessary to organize, plan, lead, and manage a complex clinical enterprise.
• Is visible and engaged at all levels of the organization appreciating the varying cultures among system entities.
• An innovative thinker and someone who can bring something new and different to the table.
• Spearheads organizational transformation initiatives by developing compelling visions, implementing robust change management strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Excels at stakeholder engagement, communication, and resistance management to build consensus, motivate teams, and drive successful adoption of change initiatives that optimize patient care and operational efficiency.

Required skills include but are not limited to the following:

• Knowledge in areas of healthcare finance, government regulations, management theory, reimbursement, budgeting, health technologies; knowledgeable in areas of governmental regulations, healthcare law, medical credentialing, and other areas as appropriate.
• Physician leader with successful experience in guiding multi-disciplinary clinical program activities and prior quality and management experience.
• Excellent communicator with a demonstrated track record in fostering collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex clinical enterprises.
• Visible and engaged at all levels of the organization, appreciating the varying cultures among system entities.
• An innovative thinker who can bring something new and different to the table.