Position Summary:  

 

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as the senior physician executive at McLaren subsidiary hospital(s). This role is responsible for leading efforts to advance clinical excellence, patient safety, physician engagement, and organizational performance in alignment with McLaren Health Care’s strategic objectives.

Reporting directly to the system’s Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, with a dotted line to the subsidiary CEO, the CMO bridges system-wide strategy with local implementation. The role is accountable for quality outcomes, credentialing/privileging, provider professionalism, performance improvement, support of value-based care initiatives, and growth of key clinical programs. Additionally, the CMO supports institutional performance on reputational metrics such as Leapfrog Safety Grades, CMS Star Ratings, and the Top 100 program.  Where applicable, the CMO supports clinical research activities, graduate medical education, and employee health  at the local level.

The CMO actively represents the subsidiary on the Senior Clinical Leadership Council, collaborating with peers, nursing leaders, quality, patient safety, regulatory and compliance teams across the McLaren system.

 

At the subsidiary level, the CMO works closely with the Chief of Staff and medical staff leaders to assist with hospital bylaws, peer review, and medical executive committee functions.  The CMO supports all applicable local, state and federal regulations.   

Please reach out to HR @ Christopher.gagne@mclaren.org for a complete job description. 

Required: 

·         Doctoral Degree in Medicine, currently licensed physician who meets the qualifications for medical staff membership.

·         At least five years clinical practice experience and shall be encouraged to maintain membership in the state and national society relating to professional experience.

·         Board certification in field of American Board of Medical Specialties.

·         Prior experience in physician leadership role.

·         On-going clinical practice of approximately 0.4-0.6 % effort with active medical staff privileges at McLaren Northern Michigan.

 

Preferred: 

·          Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field.

Additional Information Schedule: Part-time Requisition ID: 25004789 Daily Work Times: Variable Hours Per Pay Period: 40 On Call: No Weekends: No