ABOUT US
Founded in 1906 by two local physicians, St. Mary’s became a Catholic hospital in 1938 operated by the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and later sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Today, St. Mary’s Health Care System is a regional not-for-profit Catholic teaching healthcare system inclusive of three hospitals, St. Mary’s Medical Group, Graduate Medical Education, Home Health, Hospice Services, Senior Living, extensive outpatient services, auxiliary/volunteer services, and clinical affiliations with the University of Georgia/Augusta University.
A member of Trinity Health, the third largest non-for-profit health system in the U.S., our Mission is to serve in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities while our Vision is to become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve, to be the most trusted health partner for life.
St. Mary’s facilities include St. Mary’s Hospital (Athens), St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital (Greensboro), St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital (Lavonia), Georgia Neurological Surgery & Comprehensive Spine, Highland Hills Village, St. Mary’s Mercy Guest Cottage, St. Mary’s Outpatient & Wellness Center and St. Mary’s Infusion and Wound Care Center.
St. Mary’s has maintained continuous accreditation by The Joint Commission since 1954; an Advanced Primary Stroke Center since 2004, Spine Surgery certification since 2011 and Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center since 2022. St. Mary’s Hospital (Athens) and St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital (Lavonia) have received the American Heart Association’s 2023 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus recognition, St. Mary’s Hospital is accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology, St. Mary's Athens was named Georgia’s Large Hospital of the Year (2018) and St. Mary’s Good Samaritan was one of only nine hospitals in Georgia to receive the CMS 5-Star designation in 2023.
POSITION PURPOSE
The CMO will have oversight of three hospitals comprising of the Trinity health Georgia system. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides service to the medical staff and hospital leadership for the RHM in order to assist them in fulfilling their mission, plans and objectives which includes their responsibilities to the patient and the community for the provision of quality and cost-effective care. This position has impact on the quality and financial outcomes of clinical and operational departments throughout the RHM.
In all roles and activities, it is anticipated that the CMO will network and build consensus, collaborate, and problem solve. This position will play a key role in the implementation of strategic and operating plans as well as service line development, in particular the strategies for physician relationships and service line development. These activities and initiatives shall be accomplished through the existing and revised formal medical staff structures/committees, Medical Group/Health Network and voluntary medical staff multi-facility physician task forces, committees as well as the CEO and Executive Team meetings and informative relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides an effective bridge between RHM management staff and facilities medical staffs to create superior relationships with physicians and to secure physician input into major decisions.
Directly responsible to the CEO for centralized medical staff functions such as medical staff development plan and recruitment, and to the RMH President and other members of the Executive Team for medical directorships at RHM and all physician relationship activities.
Supports the formal medical staff function at all facilities. May chair committees as is appropriate. Works closely with the facility President and Medical Staff President. Holds self out as a resource in dealing with difficult medical staff decisions.
Assists in the development and implementation of the physician Continuous Quality Improvement process throughout the RHM, provides for the functioning and effectiveness of quality improvement systems to include internal and external operating systems that affect the delivery of physician care within the RHM. Sets a universal standard for the delivery of patient care. Is the leader in the setting of goals and improvement plans for all Trinity Health quality standards.
Participates and assists in the development of plans and implementation in all service line and patient care competency development. Is a resource and influencer in the accomplishment of needed goals and strategies.
Promotes all programs and services to referring physicians. Educates physicians and office personnel on all aspects of the RHM. Serves as a resource and problem solver when service issues arise.
Works with the President of the facility medical staff, provides leadership development opportunities. Sets goals and objectives for development of key medical staff for the RHM as a whole. Is a role model for changing behavior and creates opportunities for better understanding by medical leadership of business and strategic operations of the RHM.
Works directly with the Senior Vice President of Clinical Care at Trinity Health in bridging the clinical arena of the RHM to the development of Trinity Health standards of performance and Trinity Health policy.
Creates unity among the facility medical staffs and where appropriate seeks ways to collaborate and combine operations to effect greater teamwork.
Supervises and manages the medical affairs division to ensure achievement of objectives in a cost-effective manner and to ensure the continued improvement of physician/physician, and physician/administration and physician/community relationships.
Participates with the Senior Leadership Team of the RHM in all Managed Care strategies and negotiations.
Participates in Senior Leadership Council meetings and is a member of Executive Leadership.
Provides leadership to all of the RHM management teams. Is a resource to them for problem solving and physician input.
Maintains professional growth and development. Keeps up on changing trends in the healthcare business. Is a leader in providing new learning in all areas of influence.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
As a Trinity Health Executive, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:
Mission Statement: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Core Values:
Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.
Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Graduate from an accredited medical school and completed an accredited residency program in a medical specialty.
Board certification in field of specialty and agree to maintain such Board Certification through tenure of employment. Board certification is required in an ABMS Board.
Graduate from an accredited university with a Master's in Business Administration, a Masters in Healthcare Administration or related field.
Ability to work in a complex matrix reporting environment.
Proven leader with minimum of fifteen (15) years in clinical practice, five (5) years executive leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead medical staff quality initiatives.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, in order to effectively discuss quality issues and performance and to foster culture of the RHM and Trinity Health.
Strong leadership/influencing skills are required with the ability to work effectively within a RHM and influence others and achieve results.
Advanced interpersonal, management and organizational skills are necessary.
A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, values and guiding behaviors of Trinity Health. Interpersonal Skills: Articulate and clear in all communications with others. Committed to the Mission, Values and Vision of Trinity Health and demonstrates this commitment through actions. Collaborative in nature, willing to take on leadership role, approachable, facilitative with all. Creative and positive in finding solutions to the day to day as well as the global issues faced by the RHM. Mature in all actions. Seeks higher ground in all interactions particularly conflict. Creates relationships that are useful to influence and create change.
Areas of Expertise: Medical Care. Quality and Process Improvement. Physician Relationships. Hospital Management and operations.
Decision Making: Independent in judgment and actions that impact the outcomes of patient care or will affect operations of large departments and/or the operation of the RHM as a whole. Operates freely to identify opportunities for improvement and implement needed changes. These decisions are clinical, qualitative, and financial in nature and determine the appropriate course of action. All decisions are founded on professional practice standards, RHM policy or regulatory agency standards and requirements.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities.
Must be able to travel as needed to the various Trinity Health sites.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
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.