Job Description

Chief Medical Officer CMO2025

Opening Date Dec 23, 2024 Closing Date: Ongoing

Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: None

Posting Salary: MIN $525,485 - $630,093

Organization Health and Hospital Systems

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the Job Title and Posting Number CMO2025 in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for leading the development of Cook County Health’s (CCH) clinical quality agenda setting patient-centered standard of care, measuring and improving clinical outcomes, and disseminating best practices. The CMO will provide strategic direction to support the ongoing transformation of CCH as a market leader in the achievement of clinical, cost and service outcomes for challenging populations and communities, including the development of critical success factors and key metrics and targets to support that work. The CMO provides provider direction in the alignment of provider services with CCH’ strategic plans and clinical program priorities. The CMO works throughout CCH to achieve an effective, highly integrated system that succeeds in a variety of value-based care contracts while improving outcomes and health status of defined patient populations. Chairs key provider committees aimed at both alignment of clinical programs, integration of standards of care and driving continuous improvement of quality. Serves as primary liaison to the CCHHS Board’s Patient Safety and Quality Committee.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

 Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals

 Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

 Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels

 Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

 Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

 Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices

 Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreement

Management

 Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success  Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure

 Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

 Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

• Provides leadership and guidance to support the strategic alignment of provider services and standard of care for CCH
• Assures the clinical environment in which provider practice is supportive of CCH’ mission
• Works collaboratively with leaders of the medical staff of CCH hospitals
• Defines and aligns provider networks throughout CCH in support of CCH’ strategic plan. Articulates goals for the CCH provider components and networks and defining the benchmarks for measuring success
• Assures representation of CCH provider organizations in all facility integration activities
• Facilitates appropriate provider participation to ensure provider perspective and buy-in to networking and new business development activity
• Leads the development of consistent credentialing standards and processes across CCH
• Works with all elements of CCH with a focus on provider to take a leadership role in developing quality metrics based on standards of care quality metrics based on standards of care
• Facilitates the analysis of quality performance management and prioritization improvement opportunities and consults on issues involving physicians
• Monitors success to clinical services and work with appropriate leaders to remove barriers and facilitate referrals and patient flow to CCH services
• Creates a provider leadership plan to identify, develop and mentor future provider leaders across CCH
• Develops and implements provider communication strategies that inform, link and bond CCH provider among themselves and with CCH, including forums that promote information exchange and collective purpose
• Reviews and updates the ongoing development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of medical staff services across CCH
• Coordinates with CCH leadership the development of correction action plans for regulatory agencies in the event of adverse findings
• Serves as the primary medical liaison between CCH, the entity medical staffs and the CCH Board of Directors
• Provides guidance and support to CCH medical directors and senior leadership in the development of budgets
• Supports the Quality & Patient Safety Committee of the CCH Board
• Establishes a close working relationship with Human Resources/Labor and our union partners
• Develops and continuously updates an overall transformation strategy and set of key tactics for remediating gaps, including critical success factors, metrics and targets
• Works to align managed care and population health initiatives between the various entities within CCH (i.e. CountyCare, the hospitals, the specialty practice, ACHN, Public Health, etc.)
• Represents operational interests on assigned internal/external committees, task forces, commissions, agencies and promotional or public relations efforts for CCH primary care clinical affairs
• May maintain an active clinical load or no more than 20% (if applicable)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer

Minimum Qualifications

·       Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university

·       Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment.

·       Board certification in respective medical specialty

·       Seven (7) years combined clinical experience and/or developing and implementing strategies to improve healthcare outcomes for defined populations (to include policy work in this area)

·       Five (5) years of leadership experience in a healthcare or hospital setting

·       Performance improvement and quality management experience

·       Experience developing and improving systems of care, including Medicaid, and dual eligible (Medicaid/Medicare), defined populations

·       Experience and knowledge of relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements for payers and providers

Preferred Qualifications

·       Five (5) years of executive leadership experience

·       Risk management experience

·       Cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

·       Knowledge of performance improvement and quality management tools and how to measure interpret outcomes

·       Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis software and tools

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

·       Effective interpersonal and negotiating skills to gain understanding, approval and support at all levels of staff

·       Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills

·       Portrays excellent collaborative and team building skills

• Ability to define budgetary problems and recommend alternatives requiring a strong budgetary, financial, and statistical expertise
• Attention to detail; Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to think conceptually and work collaboratively
• Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks
• Possesses strong sense of organizational dynamics

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

 Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage  Basic Term Life Insurance

 Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

 Employee Assistance Program

 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

 You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”

Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple

DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

“Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview”.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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About Cook County Health

ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH)The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan.The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience.COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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