Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Medical Group
Full Time
Morristown, NJ 07960
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Personal Atttributes
About Us:
The Chief Medical Officer is the senior medical administrative position in Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) and is responsible for activities related to the improvement in care provided to patients, clinical outcomes achieved and optimization of resources. This is a leadership position requiring vision, innovation, planning and collaboration and is critical to the success of AMG. The Chief Medical Officer will partner with the Chief Operating Officer to coordinate activities of clinicians within the group practice from recruitment to performance management. The Chief Medical Officer will support and be accountable to the AMG Board of Directors. Atlantic Health System recognizes the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive environment for both team members and patients. We understand that having a diverse clinical leadership team is crucial in supporting this mission.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Chief Operating Officer to establish clinical, service and business priorities for AMG.
- Partner with the Chief Operating Officer and officers of the AMG Board to identify and frame issues that need to be addressed by the AMG Board; attend all Board meetings.
- Support and staff AMG physician committees to establish domains for performance measurement and monitoring of quality, safety, experience, equity, and appropriateness of care, service and operations.
- Determine format and methodology for data collection and support AMG committees in establishing strategy and process for distribution of data.
- Provide the Board with performance data and recommendations for areas of focus for improvement initiatives.
- Provide coaching and support to AMG physician leaders and managers for sharing data with clinicians and introducing improvement interventions as required.
- Participate in medical group processes to establish standards and policies for quality, safety, experience, equity, service, and operations.
- Assist the Board and its committees in developing clinical protocols, care pathways and care bundles.
- In conjunction with the AMG management team, Board, regional councils, and local practice leadership, monitor and manage compliance with standards, policies, protocols, and pathways.
- In conjunction with AMG management team, support compliance with all coding, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
- As a member of the AMG management team, participate in the development and management of the budget.
- Assist in the recruitment, credentialing, and retention of AMG physicians.
- Participate in the development of compensation, incentive and reward strategies and models.
- Support physician education, training, and professional satisfaction.
- Assist with the design and implementation of processes to address physician behavior or impairment issues.
- Participate in AMG and system-wide strategic planning activities.
- Participate in community relations activities as requested and required by the Board and AMG management team.
- Partner with Atlantic Health System hospital chief medical officers and the Accountable Care Organization chief medical officer in addressing medical staff issues.
- Collaborate with AHS hospital chief medical officers to create and implement care strategies across the network and care continuum.
- Serve on Committees of AHS including the Board Quality Committee and the Medical Staff Leadership and Development Committee.
- Act as a representative of AMG and AHS, as requested, to external entities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Shall be a physician certified by an appropriate Medical Board.
- Distinguished and credible record of accomplishment in clinical practice.
- Several years of progressive administrative experience, with record of success in leading performance improvement initiatives in the ambulatory care setting (High Reliability, Continuous Quality Improvement, or LEAN, as examples), and in the areas of resource management, physician relations, patient experience, and clinician engagement.
- Experience in multi-campus health systems and medical group practice settings preferred.
- Additional education in management, MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
Personal Atttributes
- Service and results-oriented individual with a visible, approachable style.
- Collaborative yet persuasive leader with a strong ability to build teams.
- Strong faculty for conceptual and creative thinking, innovation, peer motivation and problem solving.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to work in a complex environment.
- Excellent communication and listening skills; equally effective with large and small audiences and one-on-one.
- Self-confident and decisive, yet respectful of culture and structure.
- Astute in business practices and financial acumen, able to demonstrate an approach which is politically sensitive and strategically oriented.
- A continuous learner who possesses a comprehensive understanding of patient care process and clinical issues, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry, financial management and market dynamics.
- A focus on deliverables and critical outcomes associated with successful performance.
- Energetic and sensitive, with the integrity and initiative to develop and build relationships and to instill confidence.
To learn more about this position and other opportunities with Atlantic Health System, please send your CV to
Lori Velasco,
Physician Recruiter at Lori.Velasco@atlantichealth.org.
About Us:
Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Powered by a workforce of almost 17,500 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, Atlantic Health System serves more than half of the state of New Jersey including 11 counties and 4.9 million people. The not-for-profit system offers more than 400 sites of care, including 8 hospitals: Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, Overlook Medical Center in Summit, Newton Medical Center in Newton, Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, CentraState Hospital in Freehold, and Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison, NJ.
Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and joins Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners as part of Atlantic Alliance, a Clinically Integrated Network of more than 2,500 health care providers throughout northern and central NJ.
EEO Statement:
Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and joins Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners as part of Atlantic Alliance, a Clinically Integrated Network of more than 2,500 health care providers throughout northern and central NJ.
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
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