Details
Posted: 14-Jan-22
Location: Milwaukee , Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Required Education: MD/DO
Salary: Competitive compensation
Categories:
C-Level Executive
Executive
Sector:
Health Care System
Internal Number: 510481749
| Position | Chief Medical Officer, Aurora Sinai Medical Center |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Reporting Relationship | The Chief Medical Officer reports to the Chief Medical Officer for Advocate Aurora Health’s Greater Milwaukee Patient Service Area (region), as well as to the President of Aurora Sinai Medical Center. |
| Web Sites: | Health System: www.advocateaurorahealth.org Hospital: www.aurorahealthcare.org/sinai |
Organizational Background
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Aurora Sinai Medical Center (ASMC), a member of Advocate Aurora Health (AAH), is a comprehensive 386-bed community teaching hospital providing state-of the-art services in downtown Milwaukee. The hospital has a strong focus on supporting greater racial equity and civil rights as well as serving the underserved and those with limited health care access. With the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus on site, the hospital has strong academic affiliations and serves as the home for medical residency and fellowship programs. A nationally recognized health care provider, ASMC offers a wide range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming and compassionate way to help all people live well. Hospital overview: 386 beds, 568 physicians, 52 specialties, 542 nurses, port of a top 12 not-for-profit health system.
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) is one of the largest health systems in the country, providing comprehensive high quality healthcare services throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Overview: 26 hospitals, 500+ sites of care, 75K team members, 10K physicians, $2.2B community benefits, $12B revenue, top 12 not-for-profit health system.
Position Summary
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Aurora Sinai Medical Center (ASMC) assists in coordinating performance improvement, resource management, and quality related activities of the hospital and assures that the performance improvement and utilization management plans of the medical center meet the requirements of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory bodies. The CMO is also responsible for integrating both quality and cost information through data driven initiatives and for ensuring the appropriate involvement required by the various physician departments and committees. In addition, the CMO provides leadership and supervision for operating units as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
As a key member of the hospital’s senior management team, the Chief Medical Officer:
- Participates in strategic planning for the medical center and assists, as needed, in matters related to the Medical Staff and Clinical Care Delivery Systems.
- Assists in representing Medical Staff interests to Management and serves in a liaison role between the two.
- Initiates, coordinates or assists in ongoing Medical Staff/medical center projects and activities.
- Assists the Medical Staff organization to function effectively and to achieve its short and long-term objectives.
- Coordinates and provides staffing for Medical Staff committee activities, serves as a resource, and provides appropriate leadership and guidance.
- Plans and implements programs as needed for and achieving Medical Staff goals. I
- Works closely with the Medical Staff President, other elected Medical Staff officers, department and committee chairpersons.
- Responds to the elected Medical Staff members. Fosters and contributes to a close, mutually beneficial relationship between the Medical Staff and the medical center.
- Serves as an integral member of the medical center's management team and works to foster positive team interaction to support medical center goals and projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS / TRAITS
- Minimum of ten years of experience in medicine practicing as a physician. Includes 5 years of management experience in overseeing medical staff, performance improvement and quality programs. Prior experience as a CMO, ACMO, Medical Director, or Service Line Leader is ideal.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation and diplomacy.
- Knowledgeable of Contemporary Practice Issues within Medicine
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate healthcare and medical staff activities.
- Must be familiar with all aspects of hospital operations.
- Requires excellent communication skills.
- Knowledgeable of the value and impact of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity.
- Knowledgeable in Information Systems and Database Management
- Dynamic Knowledge of Outcomes Measurement of Clinical Quality and Utilization.
EDUCATION / LICENSURE
- MD or DO degree
- Active medical license for Wisconsin (has or will obtain)
