SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – MEDICAL AFFAIRS/ CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

At the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we are creating a better state of care, for our communities and our team members at more than 150 locations across Maryland.

UMMS believes all team members are caregivers—and we support our caregivers so they can care for our patients. When you join UMMS, you become part of a highly reliable community of more than 27,000, where your experience is respected, your expertise is recognized, and your passion and curiosity are nurtured. A generous benefits package supports your physical, mental, and financial health through a paid time off plan, comprehensive health coverage, dependent care and tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, wellbeing services and more.

UMMS embraces a just culture where all team members are treated fairly and are empowered to communicate their goals and pursue their full career potential. We are guided by our shared values—compassion, discovery, excellence, diversity and integrity—and we are looking for talented individuals who will embrace those values and help us achieve our mission and vision.

UMMS has been recognized as a top employer nationally and most recently is a recipient of the Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Large Employers award, as well as Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women honors.

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – MEDICAL AFFAIRS/ CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Job ID: REF39007V

Area of Interest: Physicians

Location: Bel Air,MD US

Hours of Work: M-F

Job Facility: University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

Job Description

Position Overview: The Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a senior physician executive responsible for overseeing the functions of the medical staff and driving the growth and development of the physician enterprise within the health system. This role encompasses key responsibilities in liaison activities, medical staff affairs, quality of patient care services, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaison and Medical Staff Affairs: Act as a primary liaison between the medical staff and the health system’s administration, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication.
  • Quality of Patient Care Services: Oversee and enhance the quality of patient care services, ensuring adherence to the highest clinical standards and best practices.
  • Strategic Planning: Participate in and contribute to senior-level strategic and operational planning decisions, aligning medical staff goals with the health system’s overall objectives.
  • Program Management: Manage and lead various programs aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency.
  • Medical Community Engagement: Work closely with the medical community, leveraging excellent clinical credentials to establish credibility and trust with practitioners.
  • Leadership and Development: Develop and implement strategies for physician enterprise growth, including recruitment, retention, and professional development of medical staff.
  • Medical Director Role: Serve as the Medical Director for the Comprehensive CARE Center, providing leadership and direction to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

Qualifications

Education & Experience – Required

  • Valid Medical Doctor (MD) license to practice in the State of Maryland.  Board certified in primary care specialty. 
  • Minimum five (5) years’ previous experience in clinical practice. 
  • Three (3) years’ previous experience with medical staff and administrative supervision.

  Education & Experience – Preferred

  • Master’s degree

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to apply effective communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills when working with clinical staff, physicians, Board members, community, patients and families, public, and regulatory agencies. 
  • Must be able to effectively plan priorities and set reasonable organization goals and objectives. 
  • Ability to make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and health care standards. 
  • Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the Hospital and System. 
  • Demonstrate critical thinking in complex problem solving. 
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

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