Ascension

Chief Medical Officer

Ascension$250K — $300K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts required.
  • Doctoral degree in medicine or related field (DDS, DMD, OD, or DPM) required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement the clinical direction for the organization.
  • Oversee the monitoring, measurement, and quality improvement of clinical care.
  • Collaborate on and develop operational plans.
  • Develop and implement strategic goals for quality improvement programs.
  • Engage and align physicians and providers.
  • Lead the medical staff office and medical affairs initiatives.
  • Ensure patient safety and foster a reliable culture among caregivers.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus incentive eligibility.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Ascension Via Christi St. Francis is a 400-bed tertiary care hospital and the flagship hospital of Ascension Via Christi in Kansas. Serving as a regional referral center for complex care, the hospital offers nationally recognized cardiovascular services, a Level I Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, comprehensive cancer care, women's services, neurosciences, and a broad range of surgical specialties. The Chief Medical Officer serves as the hospital's senior physician executive, partnering with executive and physician leaders to drive clinical excellence, quality, patient safety, physician engagement, and strategic growth across one of the region's most advanced healthcare organizations.

  • Location: Wichita, Kansas
  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive


How you'll make an impact in this role

Provide the overall clinical vision for the organization and oversee clinical activities and quality across the organization.

  • Lead and implement the clinical direction for the organization.
  • Oversee the monitoring, measurement and quality improvement of clinical care.
  • Collaborate, develop, and lead the implementation of operational plans.
  • Develop and implement strategic goals related to the quality improvement and management programs.
  • Responsible for physician and provider engagement and alignment
  • Leads the medical staff office and medical affairs for the hospital
  • Responsible for patient safety and a safe, highly reliable culture among physicians and all caregivers





What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.


Education:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.


Responsibilities

Provide the overall clinical vision for the organization and oversee clinical activities and quality across the organization.

  • Lead and implement the clinical direction for the organization.
  • Oversee the monitoring, measurement and quality improvement of clinical care.
  • Collaborate, develop, and lead the implementation of operational plans.
  • Develop and implement strategic goals related to the quality improvement and management programs.
  • Responsible for physician and provider engagement and alignment
  • Leads the medical staff office and medical affairs for the hospital
  • Responsible for patient safety and a safe, highly reliable culture among physicians and all caregivers


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Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.


Education:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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