EVP Clinical Services & Chief Medical Officer at Community Health Systems

Job Summary

The Executive Vice President, Clinical Services & Chief Medical Officer (EVP & CMO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and provides enterprise-wide oversight of clinical strategy, physician leadership, and clinical operations. This role ensures high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care across all facilities and service lines, while aligning clinical services with organizational strategy and business objectives. The EVP & CMO partners with executive leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical integration, innovation, regulatory compliance, and physician engagement, advancing the mission and vision of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Provides executive oversight of all clinical services and physician leadership functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices in healthcare delivery.
• Serves as the primary physician executive for the organization, leading physician engagement, medical staff relations, and integration of physician perspectives into enterprise strategy.
• Develops and executes strategic plans to improve clinical quality, patient safety, operational performance, and patient experience across the enterprise.
• Leads initiatives to standardize clinical practices, integrate care delivery models, and ensure consistency of outcomes across facilities and service lines.
• Establishes, monitors, and reports clinical and physician performance metrics, analyzing data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provides clinical leadership in resource allocation, including staffing models, physician recruitment and retention, technology, and equipment investments.
• Drives adoption of innovative care models, leveraging data analytics, digital health solutions, and emerging clinical practices to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards (TJC, CMS Conditions of Participation, and other governing bodies).
• Partners with financial leadership to manage budgets for clinical services, ensuring cost-effective operations and alignment with organizational goals.
• Provides executive leadership in critical situations, including public health emergencies, disaster response, and urgent operational needs.
• Advises the CEO, executive leadership, and board of directors on physician engagement, clinical strategy, and emerging healthcare trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) required or
• Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required
• More than 10 years of clinical practice experience required
• 7-9 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, including at least 3 years in an executive or senior leadership role required
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale clinical programs, physician engagement initiatives, and operational improvement in a multi-site healthcare delivery system required
• Experience driving clinical integration, standardization, and care innovation required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in physician leadership, engagement, and medical staff relations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and optimizing resource utilization.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Expertise in quality improvement methodologies, data analytics, and use of technology to enhance care delivery.
• Ability to lead during periods of change, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex organizational challenges.

Licenses and Certifications

• MD - Physician - State Licensure required or
• DO - Doctor of Osteopathy required
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma, quality improvement, or related methodologies preferred

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