Chief Medical Officer Medical Group

at  UCHealth

The Opportunity
Chief Medical Officer, UCHealth Medical Group
The role of Chief Medical Officer (CMO), UCHealth Medical Group is responsible for leading and overseeing clinical objectives of the UCHealth Medical Group. The Chief Medical Officer will work in collaboration with hospital Chief Medical Officers, Chief Quality Officers, and other system leadership to meet organizational goals. The position reports to the Chief Medical Officer for the organization with a dotted line reporting relationship to the President and CEO of the UCHealth Medical Group.
This is a unique opportunity to lead in a large employed medical group that is part of an integrated health system with a large geographic footprint across the front range of Colorado.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer, UCHealth
Direct Reports: Senior Medical Directors, Director Advanced Practice Providers

Responsibilities

• Works with senior executive leadership to develop a strategic agenda and appropriate performance metrics for clinical performance that align with and support organizational strategic goals and objectives.
• Oversees the development and improvement of standard performance measures, evidence-based practice, and clinical protocols.
• Contributes to the development of educational tools and resources to support physician and advanced practice provider leadership development.
• Cultivates strong relationships with healthcare providers, including physicians, hospitals, and partners. Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to promote effective communication, resolve issues, and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and recommends cost effective and efficient solutions.
• Collaborates regularly with the UCHealth Medical Group physician advisory board.

Candidate Qualifications
The culture at UCHealth is results driven, and each member has high expectations for themselves as well as those with whom they partner and lead. This individual will be joining a high performing, fast-paced team and, as such, we have outlined characteristics that describe the ideal candidate for the Chief Medical Officer, UCHealth Medical Group:
Candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced organization. They will exude honesty, respect, trust, integrity and high ethical standards and serve in a supportive, open and direct manner.
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Minimum Required Education: Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited medical school.
• Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Medical Doctor or Physician.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years’ experience in senior-level medical staff leadership.
• Master’s degree in health administration, business administration or related field would enhance candidacy.
• Demonstrated competence in and a passion for improving clinical performance.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of building relationships across disciplines.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically about the organization’s clinical objectives, challenges and opportunities, and to align them with the organization’s vision, mission and goals.
• Develop and communicate a clear and compelling vision and strategy, and to translate it into actionable plans and initiatives at the practice level.
• Lead and manage a team of professionals and experts, and to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. The CMO should be able to delegate, empower, coach and mentor their team members, and to provide them with feedback and recognition.
• Influence and collaborate with other leaders and managers across the organization, and to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Have a clear systematic and structured approach to identifying and solving problems and issues, and to finding and implementing solutions that are effective and efficient.
• Understand the dynamics and implications of change, and a readiness and competence to manage and facilitate change.
• Ability to assess need and feasibility of change, plan and execute change initiatives that are aligned with the organization’s quality vision and strategy
• Ability to lead cohesively with a strong executive leadership team in all aspects of medical group practice.
• Exhibit strong decision making skills and appropriate sense of urgency for projects.
• Bring the voice and perspective of over 1600 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers to the table in clinical, operational, and financial decisions.
• Work collaboratively with the Medical Group President & Chief Executive Officer, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, and Chief Operating Officer to emphasize quality, safety, and clinical excellence in everything that we do.
  UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
  Full medical, dental and vision coverage
  Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
  Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
  Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
  Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
  Wellness benefits
  An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
  Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
  Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
  At UCHealth, we do things differently
  We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado’s largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it’s a passion.
  Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we’ll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There’s no limits to your potential here.
  UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
  Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
  UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization

• Works with senior executive leadership to develop a strategic agenda and appropriate performance metrics for clinical performance that align with and support organizational strategic goals and objectives.
• Oversees the development and improvement of standard performance measures, evidence-based practice, and clinical protocols.
• Contributes to the development of educational tools and resources to support physician and advanced practice provider leadership development.
• Cultivates strong relationships with healthcare providers, including physicians, hospitals, and partners. Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to promote effective communication, resolve issues, and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and recommends cost effective and efficient solutions.
• Collaborates regularly with the UCHealth Medical Group physician advisory board