MaineHealth
Senior Medical Director & Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO)
MaineHealth, Belfast, Maine, us, 04915
SummaryMaineHealth is seeking a
Senior Medical Director & Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO)
for Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH), a 25-bed critical access hospital in the picturesque coastal town of Belfast, Maine.The Senior Medical Director & ACMO will serve to carry out responsibilities which may include regulatory affairs, accreditation, acquisition and development of physician resources via contractual agreements, strategic planning, quality oversight and initiatives, program development and implementation, and engagement of senior leadership for the achievement of institutional and program goals.This position has a primary reporting relationship to MaineHealth’s Coastal Region CMO and works closely with MaineHealth’s Pen Bay Medical Center’s ACMO, Coastal Healthcare Alliance Medical Directors, MaineHealth Medical Group Senior Medical Directors, and MaineHealth Coastal Region CMOs.This is an approximately 0.4 FTE administrative role. It is expected that this person’s remaining effort would be dedicated to clinical practice at Waldo County General Hospital.Successful candidates will have:Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine (MD, DO)
License or license eligible in the State of Maine
Board Certification
Appointment to the PBMC and WCGH Medical Staff
5 years of increasing responsibility as a physician leader
Institutional experience within a complex healthcare organization
Capacity for, and understanding of, regulatory compliance, healthcare finance, strategic planning and institutional process
Demonstrated characteristics of fairness, integrity and accountability
Excellent communication and physician engagement skills
High levels of ethical and professional conduct
Patient-centered mindset
Primary Job Functions:Represents the CMO in any matter as requested
Assists and coordinates the development and ongoing implementation of effective quality assurance and patient safety plans to ensure high quality clinical practice and compliance with best practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine
Ensures timely and appropriate communication and effective input from the Medical Staff on health system decisions
Awareness of Medical Staff views and able to present and articulate them
Maintains effective communication and relationships with both health system and medical staff constituencies
Helps supports Medical Staff leaders, department chairs, and committee chairs in carrying out their functions effectively
Provides leadership and staff support for credentialing, privileging, and peer review activities
Attends appropriate Medical Staff committee meetings maximizing effectiveness of these committees toward performance improvement, high clinical quality, and compliance with appropriate rules, regulations and accreditation standards
Promotes compliance with Medical Staff code of conduct and assists Medical Staff president in building and maintaining successful physician related relationships throughout the system
Works closely with Medical Staff committees and Vice President for Nursing and Patient Care Services in risk management and utilization management to assure overall, safe, effective and efficient use of resources in the clinical setting
Provides primary supervision to the Community Health and Wellness Department
Helps draft interfacility and interdepartmental transfer agreements to promote high quality care
Assists CMO in quality work including attendance in RCAs and clinical care reviews as needed
Facilitates interface with other senior leaders in matters with shared goals
Assists in administrative oversight of accreditation and regulatory readiness for the institution within realm of regulatory affairs
Provides effective leadership and communication with senior management, clinical/academic departments, and regulatory agencies
Promotes strategic partnerships with physician entities such as the MaineHealth Medical Group
Collaborates with senior management in strategic financial and budgeting processes for physician contracts
Maintains integrity and equanimity in the management of sensitive issues
With 100 physicians and advanced practice providers and 800 care team members on staff, WCGH provides top-notch care to the community both on campus and throughout the community through partnerships with local health organizations.Located along the picturesque coast of Maine, the Midcoast Region offers some of the most spectacular natural beauty and outdoor recreation found anywhere in the country. Sail and kayak the world-class waters of Penobscot Bay, hike the mountains that look over the sea, swim and fish in pristine lakes and streams, and bike on country lanes. The Camden Snow Bowl offers skiing minutes away, and world-class ski resorts of Sugarloaf and Sunday River are within easy reach. You will enjoy an abundance of rich cultural opportunities and great schools in a safe, welcoming community environment.
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Senior Medical Director & Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO)
for Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH), a 25-bed critical access hospital in the picturesque coastal town of Belfast, Maine.The Senior Medical Director & ACMO will serve to carry out responsibilities which may include regulatory affairs, accreditation, acquisition and development of physician resources via contractual agreements, strategic planning, quality oversight and initiatives, program development and implementation, and engagement of senior leadership for the achievement of institutional and program goals.This position has a primary reporting relationship to MaineHealth’s Coastal Region CMO and works closely with MaineHealth’s Pen Bay Medical Center’s ACMO, Coastal Healthcare Alliance Medical Directors, MaineHealth Medical Group Senior Medical Directors, and MaineHealth Coastal Region CMOs.This is an approximately 0.4 FTE administrative role. It is expected that this person’s remaining effort would be dedicated to clinical practice at Waldo County General Hospital.Successful candidates will have:Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine (MD, DO)
License or license eligible in the State of Maine
Board Certification
Appointment to the PBMC and WCGH Medical Staff
5 years of increasing responsibility as a physician leader
Institutional experience within a complex healthcare organization
Capacity for, and understanding of, regulatory compliance, healthcare finance, strategic planning and institutional process
Demonstrated characteristics of fairness, integrity and accountability
Excellent communication and physician engagement skills
High levels of ethical and professional conduct
Patient-centered mindset
Primary Job Functions:Represents the CMO in any matter as requested
Assists and coordinates the development and ongoing implementation of effective quality assurance and patient safety plans to ensure high quality clinical practice and compliance with best practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine
Ensures timely and appropriate communication and effective input from the Medical Staff on health system decisions
Awareness of Medical Staff views and able to present and articulate them
Maintains effective communication and relationships with both health system and medical staff constituencies
Helps supports Medical Staff leaders, department chairs, and committee chairs in carrying out their functions effectively
Provides leadership and staff support for credentialing, privileging, and peer review activities
Attends appropriate Medical Staff committee meetings maximizing effectiveness of these committees toward performance improvement, high clinical quality, and compliance with appropriate rules, regulations and accreditation standards
Promotes compliance with Medical Staff code of conduct and assists Medical Staff president in building and maintaining successful physician related relationships throughout the system
Works closely with Medical Staff committees and Vice President for Nursing and Patient Care Services in risk management and utilization management to assure overall, safe, effective and efficient use of resources in the clinical setting
Provides primary supervision to the Community Health and Wellness Department
Helps draft interfacility and interdepartmental transfer agreements to promote high quality care
Assists CMO in quality work including attendance in RCAs and clinical care reviews as needed
Facilitates interface with other senior leaders in matters with shared goals
Assists in administrative oversight of accreditation and regulatory readiness for the institution within realm of regulatory affairs
Provides effective leadership and communication with senior management, clinical/academic departments, and regulatory agencies
Promotes strategic partnerships with physician entities such as the MaineHealth Medical Group
Collaborates with senior management in strategic financial and budgeting processes for physician contracts
Maintains integrity and equanimity in the management of sensitive issues
With 100 physicians and advanced practice providers and 800 care team members on staff, WCGH provides top-notch care to the community both on campus and throughout the community through partnerships with local health organizations.Located along the picturesque coast of Maine, the Midcoast Region offers some of the most spectacular natural beauty and outdoor recreation found anywhere in the country. Sail and kayak the world-class waters of Penobscot Bay, hike the mountains that look over the sea, swim and fish in pristine lakes and streams, and bike on country lanes. The Camden Snow Bowl offers skiing minutes away, and world-class ski resorts of Sugarloaf and Sunday River are within easy reach. You will enjoy an abundance of rich cultural opportunities and great schools in a safe, welcoming community environment.
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