Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a dynamic and transformational physician to serve MUSC Physicians (MUSCP) as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).The CMO will provide a combination of strategic and clinical leadership to the practice plan and be responsible for developing and monitoring clinic operations and care standards, analyzing clinical performance data, improving the coordination and prioritization of hospital and physician interests and activities, while driving the implementation of quality assurance standards for our clinical care, outreach programs, and off-site clinics.

Reporting directly to the Chief Physician Executive, the MUSCP CMO will serve as an integral member of the MUSCP leadership team and bring expertise and medical leadership as a key physician leader within MUSC Health. MUSCP is a multi-specialty physician network servicing 16 hospitals throughout South Carolina, including the MUSC Health Charleston Division and extending across the state through the Regional Health Network with over 140 outpatient practices across the market employing 900 physicians, 400 advanced practice providers, and over 1200 support staff.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team at MUSCP, the Chief Medical Officer will provide a blend of organizational leadership and direct clinical care (approx. 80% strategic leadership/ 20% clinical care). The CMO will attend all MUSCP Executive Committee meetings, working closely with the MUSCP Board, and the MUSC Health System CMOs to coordinate activities and initiatives to best serve the health system and patient population. Additional key relationships will include the MUSCP CFO, MUSCP General Counsel, MUSCP COO, and MUSC Health System leaders, and college of medicine leaders.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000987 COM Obstetrics & Gynecology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a dynamic and transformational physician to serve MUSC Physicians (MUSCP) as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).The CMO will provide a combination of strategic and clinical leadership to the practice plan and be responsible for developing and monitoring clinic operations and care standards, analyzing clinical performance data, improving the coordination and prioritization of hospital and physician interests and activities, while driving the implementation of quality assurance standards for our clinical care, outreach programs, and off-site clinics.

Reporting directly to the Chief Physician Executive, the MUSCP CMO will serve as an integral member of the MUSCP leadership team and bring expertise and medical leadership as a key physician leader within MUSC Health. MUSCP is a multi-specialty physician network servicing 16 hospitals throughout South Carolina, including the MUSC Health Charleston Division and extending across the state through the Regional Health Network with over 140 outpatient practices across the market employing 900 physicians, 400 advanced practice providers, and over 1200 support staff.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team at MUSCP, the Chief Medical Officer will provide a blend of organizational leadership and direct clinical care (approx. 80% strategic leadership/ 20% clinical care). The CMO will attend all MUSCP Executive Committee meetings, working closely with the MUSCP Board, and the MUSC Health System CMOs to coordinate activities and initiatives to best serve the health system and patient population. Additional key relationships will include the MUSCP CFO, MUSCP General Counsel, MUSCP COO, and MUSC Health System leaders, and college of medicine leaders.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES:

The new Chief Medical Officer will be asked to address the following priorities:

• Collaborate with MUSC Physicians to develop strategic plans for patient care with executive oversight of patient transfers.

• Develop, facilitate, and monitor the implementation of best practices to improve organizational consistency and streamline clinical care coordination processes to ensure rapid patient care access, and improve clinical performance and cost efficiency in the clinical setting.

• Serve as a liaison with service line ICCE (Integrated Centers of Clinical Excellence) Leadership to align goals related to medical staff performance, quality assurance, resource utilization and adherence to medical staff bylaws in clinical practices.

• Collaborate with MUSC’s Chief Quality Officer to develop and implement comprehensive systems to monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality and safety of patient care throughout the organization including regulatory readiness, performance improvement and infection prevention.

• Participate in the development of MUSC Health’s compliance initiatives and foster the adoption of compliance policies and adherence to regulations to ensure achievement of world class patient centric care.

• Collaborate with MUSC’s Ambulatory Chief to maximize clinic efficiencies and appropriately utilize resources, personnel and space.

• Work with the Marketing Operations Committee and ICCE Directors to plan and execute marketing activities regarding service lines and clinical practices.

• Promote proactive communication, collaboration, and teamwork within the MUSC Health community, and among MUSCP physicians.

• Develop and promote activities and initiatives to reduce burnout, and increase wellness among physicians and care team members

• Assist in the expansion of MUSC’s physician network, with the goal of making MUSC Health the preferred partner for local and regional referring physicians.

• Serve as Medical Director for MUSCP activities for which professional licensure is a requirement.

• Assist in the development of educational programs and leadership training to enhance the skills and knowledge of physicians and care team members.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician and strategic leader skilled in designing and directing the delivery of consistent, high-quality care. Candidates must be board certified and licensed physicians in good standing.

10 years of clinical experience, with a background that includes medical leadership and experience in managing programs and leading new initiatives is preferred. Graduate-level courses in health administration and/or business administration are desirable.

In addition, candidates should bring many of the following qualities and characteristics:

• Comprehensive knowledge of physician/clinical care operations, financial stewardship, physician management, and physician payment models

• Prior P&L/budget responsibility, and technical knowledge of financial principles related to healthcare and physician reimbursement in an academic environment.

• Demonstrated experience in the management of practice organizations, healthcare providers, and clinical care operations in a highly matrixed environment preferred.

• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive peers, physicians, and all levels of personnel, both internal and external to MUSC

• Highly organized and attentive to detail with strong oral and written communication skills.

• Experience managing, training, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff, including providing structured opportunities for professional development, evaluation, and assessment.

• A collaborative nature, and the ability to communicate effectively about a variety of complex and challenging topics across a wide range of audiences, including leadership, physicians, and staff.

• A focus on teamwork, and a readiness to listen and connect with others to achieve shared goals.

• The ability to function effectively in a change-oriented and dynamic environment, with multiple high-visibility priorities.

• The ability to address and manage crisis situations in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Proven ability to think creatively and strategically about the sustainable use of resources in a complex health system.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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