Description

Associate Chief Medical Officer

Howard University Hospital | Washington, DC

Role Summary

As Associate Chief Medical Officer at Howard University Hospital, you will provide physician leadership that advances clinical operations, utilization management, and financial performance while supporting the academic mission of one of the nation's most storied teaching hospitals. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will build and integrate physician advisor and utilization management programs that optimize patient care, documentation quality, and revenue integrity across the hospital.

If you are a physician leader who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, operational performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this is your opportunity to shape care delivery at a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center with deep roots in equity and service.

What You'll Do

• Lead Utilization Management and Utilization Review programs to ensure appropriate level of care, regulatory compliance, and optimal resource utilization
• Serve as Physician Advisor and subject matter expert supporting initiatives to reduce denials and appeals and improve clinical documentation
• Partner with medical staff and clinical leadership to drive physician and provider engagement, improving accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation, coding, and billing practices across service lines
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle leadership to strengthen financial performance through real-time problem solving, denial reduction strategies, and process improvement
• Oversee Transitions of Care, including hospital case management and discharge planning, to improve patient throughput, reduce length of stay, and ensure safe care transitions
• Support alignment between hospital operations and faculty practice plans, advancing integration across service lines in support of the academic mission
• Provide leadership for quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives that impact utilization, documentation, and reimbursement
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, administration, nursing, and ancillary departments to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and operational excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the scope of this role

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required
• Active, unrestricted medical license required
• Board certification in a relevant specialty required
• Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of clinical practice experience
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressive physician leadership experience (e.g., Medical Director, Physician Advisor, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, case management, and administrative staff
• Demonstrated experience in utilization review, clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs, and hospital operations
• Advanced knowledge of utilization management, case management, and CDI practices
• Expertise in revenue cycle processes, including denial management and payer relations
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in a Physician Advisor role (e.g., CMAC or equivalent)
• Experience in academic medicine and teaching environments
• Experience working within academic health systems

What We Offer

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission at Howard University for you and/or eligible dependent children - up to two (2) courses per semester
• A mission-driven environment rooted in over 150 years of excellence, service, and advocacy for the communities we serve

Position Details
DepartmentEntity AdministrationReports ToChief Medical OfficerFLSA StatusExemptScheduleFull-Time | Monday - Friday, with availability based on operational needs
Pay & Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position based onsite at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. Salary range: $340,000 - $400,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.