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  Req#: 304886
  Details St. Alexius Medical Center Advanced specialty care, close to home. St. Alexius Medical Center is hiring a full-time Chief Medical Officer. Ascension Saint Alexius is a critical care hospital and ER with advanced specialty care services. Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. And, we have a level II trauma center. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Ascension Saint Alexius is a destination for specialty care - including heart and vascular, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics and women's health. Our OB-GYNs and maternity care teams deliver a personalized birthing experience and advanced neonatal care for sick babies. We offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center, all on one campus. Care for your everyday health needs Our primary and specialty care doctors offer advanced care close to home. Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics. Responsibilities The Chief Medical Officer, St. Alexius Medical Center develops strategies to align with the mission, vision and values of Ascension. Provides oversight for medical and clinical areas to ensure achievement of goals for the department(s). The position involves both operational and clinical oversight responsibilities and works closely with the faculty and leadership in the accomplishment of these responsibilities. Responsibilities: Acts as an advocate on behalf of our patients, physicians and clinical staff. Builds and cultivates strong physician relations within all of Ascension’s operating entities. Identifies, cultivates and develops emerging physician leaders, provides coaching and mentoring by identifying deficits and needs for physician leadership training and opportunity. Provides leadership to management within areas of responsibility, to include but not limited to; Quality and Safety Utilization Review Medical Staff governance guidance Peer Review, Credentialing and OPPE Growth and Strategic Planning Oversees the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs, including medical practice review, governance, credentialing, privileging, peer review, medical information systems, and telemedicine opportunities. Prioritizes and develop clinical quality improvement processes plans and engages medical staff in process improvement Promotes evidenced-based medicine by actively promoting the delivery of care services that are based on best clinical practice guidelines Promotes patient centered care, ensures that decisions respect patients’ wants, needs, and preferences, and that patients have the education and support they need to make decisions and participate in their own care. Creates a culture of engagement and alignment between the medical staff and the organizational strategic vision and goals. Partner with the Chief Medical Informatics Officer to ensure that data and metrics are accurate, current, well-defined and relevant. If the organization has a chief medical informatics officer (CMIO), the two must work together to institute electronic medical records (EMR) and computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems that actually work, are user-friendly, and facilitate meaningful communication of medical information. Formulates and implements operational strategies and initiatives, including patient safety, performance improvement and physician recruitment. Champions transparent performance improvement metrics in building a partnership between the medical staff and Nursing and Case Management. Establishes strong relationships with community and business leaders as well as state and local government officials Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management. Partners with service line leaders by evaluating new clinical business line opportunities that align with the strategic vision, by actively engaging in strategic planning for service line business plan development. Monitors market trends, market share data and physician practices to look for opportunities for business growth. Implements new clinical initiatives and business plans as directed as the executive lead. Directs and oversees the process for counseling and managing issues of physician professional conduct. Ensures adherence and completion of medical staff decisions regarding peer review and physician behavioral issues. Leads the development of continuing medical education (CME), and other relevant education programs for medical staff. Provides consultative support to graduate and under-graduate medical education programs, if applicable. Facilitates GME activities on hospital campus by ensuring hospital compliance and readiness for Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) visits by the ACGME. Works collaboratively with other staff to provide necessary clinical support services to facilities and medical staff. Assumes administrative leadership as mutually agreed. Ensures licensing and other governmental and regulatory requirements. Participates in surveys and inspections by accrediting/licensure bodies. Assists in investigating complaints, incidents, claims of malpractice and/or negligence on the art of hospital personnel and medical staff. Monitors major issues and trends in the practice of medicine and area of health policy advising medical staff and executive leadership in relation to organization activities. Serves as an advocate, intermediary and facilitator with external regulators for regulatory matters. Facilitates system training and implementation for physicians and assists in development of training modules and other EMR features. Facilitates development, training and implementation of High Reliability Organization principles for physician activities. Performs other duties as assigned. #le@der Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office. Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required. Additional Preferences 5 years’ experience in a physician leadership role is required. 10 years’ experience in physician executive leadership in an integrated health system setting, is preferred. Additional experience in voluntary medical staff leadership positions and/or committee membership is preferred. Why Join Our Team Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify
  Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office. Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  The Chief Medical Officer, St. Alexius Medical Center develops strategies to align with the mission, vision and values of Ascension. Provides oversight for medical and clinical areas to ensure achievement of goals for the department(s). The position involves both operational and clinical oversight responsibilities and works closely with the faculty and leadership in the accomplishment of these responsibilities. Responsibilities: Acts as an advocate on behalf of our patients, physicians and clinical staff. Builds and cultivates strong physician relations within all of Ascension’s operating entities. Identifies, cultivates and develops emerging physician leaders, provides coaching and mentoring by identifying deficits and needs for physician leadership training and opportunity. Provides leadership to management within areas of responsibility, to include but not limited to; Quality and Safety Utilization Review Medical Staff governance guidance Peer Review, Credentialing and OPPE Growth and Strategic Planning Oversees the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs, including medical practice review, governance, credentialing, privileging, peer review, medical information systems, and telemedicine opportunities. Prioritizes and develop clinical quality improvement processes plans and engages medical staff in process improvement Promotes evidenced-based medicine by actively promoting the delivery of care services that are based on best clinical practice guidelines Promotes patient centered care, ensures that decisions respect patients’ wants, needs, and preferences, and that patients have the education and support they need to make decisions and participate in their own care. Creates a culture of engagement and alignment between the medical staff and the organizational strategic vision and goals. Partner with the Chief Medical Informatics Officer to ensure that data and metrics are accurate, current, well-defined and relevant. If the organization has a chief medical informatics officer (CMIO), the two must work together to institute electronic medical records (EMR) and computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems that actually work, are user-friendly, and facilitate meaningful communication of medical information. Formulates and implements operational strategies and initiatives, including patient safety, performance improvement and physician recruitment. Champions transparent performance improvement metrics in building a partnership between the medical staff and Nursing and Case Management. Establishes strong relationships with community and business leaders as well as state and local government officials Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management. Partners with service line leaders by evaluating new clinical business line opportunities that align with the strategic vision, by actively engaging in strategic planning for service line business plan development. Monitors market trends, market share data and physician practices to look for opportunities for business growth. Implements new clinical initiatives and business plans as directed as the executive lead. Directs and oversees the process for counseling and managing issues of physician professional conduct. Ensures adherence and completion of medical staff decisions regarding peer review and physician behavioral issues. Leads the development of continuing medical education (CME), and other relevant education programs for medical staff. Provides consultative support to graduate and under-graduate medical education programs, if applicable. Facilitates GME activities on hospital campus by ensuring hospital compliance and readiness for Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) visits by the ACGME. Works collaboratively with other staff to provide necessary clinical support services to facilities and medical staff. Assumes administrative leadership as mutually agreed. Ensures licensing and other governmental and regulatory requirements. Participates in surveys and inspections by accrediting/licensure bodies. Assists in investigating complaints, incidents, claims of malpractice and/or negligence on the art of hospital personnel and medical staff. Monitors major issues and trends in the practice of medicine and area of health policy advising medical staff and executive leadership in relation to organization activities. Serves as an advocate, intermediary and facilitator with external regulators for regulatory matters. Facilitates system training and implementation for physicians and assists in development of training modules and other EMR features. Facilitates development, training and implementation of High Reliability Organization principles for physician activities. Performs other duties as assigned. #le@der

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