CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Moab Regional Hospital is seeking a dynamic physician leader who can work effectively in a relationship-driven culture to put the patient first, deliver quality cost-effective healthcare, and promote wellness to all we serve. The CMO must embody MRH's mission, embrace its vision and must lead through our values of compassion, honesty and excellence.
Position Summary
The CMO supports the overall operation, administration and medical management of the clinical programs. This position works in concert with the CEO, the executive team, the operations council and the medical executive committee to establish and accomplish the strategic goals and policies for Moab Regional Hospital. The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining involvement of the physician relationships and has oversight of the Medical Staff Services Coordinator.
This is a part time CMO role with possibility for other practice opportunities.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and fair market value for a CMO.
A Sign-on Bonus and CME Allowance are offered with the position.
Candidate Specification: Key Selection Criteria
Requires a MD or DO; board certified; licensed to practice in the state of Utah; Meets all criteria for membership of medical staff.
On-going professional development in areas of Health Administration; Healthcare Reimbursement/Financing; Healthcare trends; Leadership; and/or Personnel Management. Strong demonstrated transformational and complex leadership skills (inspiring, problem solving, communication, executing) to champion achieving the vision of the organization.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Be a member of the MRH leadership team, with the ability, desire, and proven results to assume additional responsibility beyond the CMO role when necessary. Collaborate with all levels of leadership providing coaching, development, and educational programs when needed.
- Be accountable for implementing a communication strategy that establishes two-way communication channels to convey strategic priorities in an effective manner that engages physicians and collaborates with stakeholders. Cultivates an environment of collaboration, responsibility and accountability resulting in highly successful outcomes. Rounds on physicians and brings concerns to appropriate forum for discussion.
- Support the commitment to data-driven decision-making and leading the use of key performance indicators/metrics to bring forth positive change and improve existing processes. Fosters continuous improvement by recognizing and rewarding behaviors that elevate performance and outcomes.
- Fosters an inclusive workplace that maximizes the talents of each person to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Develops direction by ensuring that the purpose and importance of the team are clarified (e.g., team has a clear charter or mission statement); guides the setting of specific and measurable team goals and objectives. Facilitates goal accomplishment by inspiring, motivating and guiding others. Works as a solutions-oriented leader.
- Encourages cooperation within the organization to connect team members to best thinking practices and a solution-oriented culture. Involves others by listening to team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Implements action plans to improve employee and physician engagement.
- Participates, in concert with the CEO and the Medical Staff Services Coordinator, in the recruitment and interviewing of medical staff and assurance of their credentials. Recommends hiring and firing and other disciplinary actions of medical staff for review and approval of the CEO.
- Assist in the analysis of quality metrics and development of performance improvement strategies. Ensure OPPE/FPPE and Peer Review are robust and functioning.
- Ensure providers are current with required trainings.
- Champions organizational assessment and survey initiatives (Employee; Physician; Community).
- Ensure all team members fully understand and are empowered to deliver on Moab Regional Hospital's patient experience goals.
- Ensure all accreditation programs are developed and implemented, and appropriate Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements are met. Coordinate closely with Regulatory and Quality departments.
- Ability to communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders through text, phone calls, e-mail, and in person in a timely manner.
- Attend the following meetings: Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Credentialing, Peer Review, Finance, Medical Staff, Recruitment, Executive Team, Operations Council (CMO is the Chair), Board of Directors. Participate in the Medical Executive Committee as an ex officio member.
Why Should You Join the Team at Moab Regional Hospital?
We have an amazing team here at Moab Regional Hospital, with a skilled group of healthcare providers and physicians from a wide range of specialties who are committed to the greater Moab community.
Caring for our People: Every healthcare professional that works here at MRH in both a clinical and non-clinical setting cares about our patients because these are our friends, neighbors, and our family.
Employee Satisfaction: Moab Regional Hospital strives to balance care for the community with care for its employees and offers a supportive work environment, competitive total compensation packages, and the flexibility to enjoy what makes this desert region one of the most unique and special places to live.
We offer:
- Wide range of benefits, including:
- Health Insurance covered 100%
- Mental health coverage for entire family
- Retirement 403(b) and 457(b) plans available
- Paid time off
- Collaborative and supportive workplace
- Professional growth opportunities including continuing education, trainings, and more!
Spectacular Location: Welcome to Moab, Utah, where Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are just a part of the breathtaking red rock landscapes that surround this charming town. Nestled at the base of the LaSal Mountains and along the banks of the Colorado River, small-town friendliness coupled with unparalleled natural beauty make this a great place to call home. Thanks to its perfect climate, Moab offers year round recreation opportunities, and is renowned for mountain biking, rock climbing, jeeping, hiking and river activities. There are an array of restaurants, microbreweries, art galleries and special events that create a vibrant community to live in.
Moab Regional Hospital is a Drug Free Workplace, and requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Moab Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Moab Regional Hospital makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.