Saint Alphonsus Health System (SAHS) is a financially stable, growing organization in a dynamic market. As a Level 2 Trauma Center, we offer a full spectrum of care from tertiary to critical access, providing numerous opportunities for career growth.
Role Overview:As the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Saint Alphonsus Health System (SAHS), you will serve the medical staff and hospital leadership at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC) and support other hospital presidents and Vice Presidents of Medical Affairs (VPMA) within the Health Ministry (HM). You will ensure high-quality, cost-effective care and an excellent patient experience by providing expertise in medical staff functions and collaborating with regional leadership to improve clinical quality and support process redesign. Your role will significantly impact the quality and financial outcomes of the Health Ministry.
You are expected to network, build consensus, collaborate, and problem-solve, playing a key role in implementing strategic and operating plans, service line development, and physician engagement.
As an essential leader in the organization, you will plan, organize, control, monitor, and evaluate medical policies, practices, and clinical programs across SAHS acute care facilities. You will oversee care appropriateness, care management, case management, utilization management, and quality of care delivered by physicians and advanced practice professionals (APP) at SARMC and other SAHS hospitals. You will lead decision-making processes, provide consistent leadership, and maintain excellent interpersonal relations with providers and support staff, staying aware of national and local practice trends, clinical protocols, service standards, and practice policies.
You will also participate as a physician administrator in confidential peer review processes for the Medical Staffs at SAHS hospitals in Nampa, Idaho, and Ontario and Baker City, Oregon, as needed, ensuring these processes remain confidential and protected under applicable laws.
Qualifications:Graduate from an accredited medical school and completed an accredited residency program in a medical specialty.
Special consideration for a Master's in Business Administration, Master’s in Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Proven leader with minimum of 10 years in clinical practice, 5 years executive leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Leadership and Operational Direction:
You are responsible for achieving the Priority Strategic Aims (PSAs) within Saint Alphonsus Health System.
Interpersonal Skills:
Communicate clearly and effectively, demonstrating commitment to the Mission, Values, and Vision of Trinity Health through your actions.
Be collaborative, approachable, and facilitative.
Find creative and positive solutions to daily and global issues.
Act maturely, seeking higher ground in conflicts.
Build relationships that influence and create change.
Possess advanced interpersonal, management, and organizational skills.
Exhibit strong leadership and influencing skills to work effectively within a Regional Health Ministry (RHM) and achieve results.
Maintain a presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, inspiring and motivating others.
Areas of Expertise:
Medical Care
Quality and Process Improvement
Physician Relationships
Healthcare Management and Operations
Medical Staff Organization, including Peer Review processes
Decision Making:
Exercise independent judgment impacting patient care and hospital operations.
Identify opportunities for improvement and implement necessary changes.
Base decisions on professional practice standards, RHM policy, or regulatory agency standards.
Position Accountabilities:
Bridge between Trinity Health CMO, HM leadership, and hospital medical staffs to cultivate effective working relationships and engage physicians in operational and strategic decisions.
Oversee centralized medical staff functions, working closely with SARMC President and Medical Staff President, and engage with VPMAs to ensure regional standardization.
Develop and implement Continuous Quality Improvement throughout the RHM, setting universal standards for patient care.
Participate in Critical Event Response Teams and work with Risk Management for clinical input, event evaluation, investigation, and follow-up.
Develop patient care competency for providers and collaborate with other clinical leaders.
Engage in Advance Proactive Provider (APP) meetings to promote relationships with physicians and APPs.
Promote SAHS acute care programs and services to referring physicians and educate them on all aspects of the RHM.
Provide leadership development opportunities and set goals for key medical staff development.
Address provider resiliency and implement actions to address concerns.
Foster unity among facility medical staffs and seek collaboration opportunities.
Participate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team of SARMC.
Engage in clinical program development, strategic initiatives, and negotiations.
Maintain professional growth and stay updated on healthcare trends.
Work effectively in a complex matrix reporting environment.
Lead and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Communicate effectively to discuss quality issues and foster a positive culture.
Areas of Responsibility:
Vice Presidents of Medical Affairs at Saint Alphonsus Medical Centers in Nampa, Ontario, and Baker City
Research Institute and Grants
Medical Staff Services
Peer Review and Clinical Excellence
Quality and Patient Safety
Physician Liaison to the Medical Access Center
Health Informatics responsibilities as noted in the job description
Culture and Performance:
Foster a culture of data transparency, accurate measurement, enhanced clinical performance, continuous improvement, and provider accountability.
Create a service-oriented culture and exemplify teamwork.
Clinical Culture:
Lead by creating a clinical culture responsive to market changes and economic incentives, valuing patients and families, and recognizing high performance in service.
Acknowledge and reward physicians who help transform this culture.
Clinical Practice:
May maintain a partial clinical practice if mutually agreed upon by the CEO of the health system and the colleague.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.