VP/Chief Medical Officer

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. (SJFMC) is seeing a VP Chief Medical Officer to lead the overall clinical strategic vision for the organization, provides clinical direction to the provider staff, and is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and programs that support the mission and overall business strategy of the organization. In consort with the clinical team, assists in the development and implementation of the strategic and operational plans for SJFMC clinical programs.

• Develops, implements and evaluates clinical practice protocols, policies and procedures, that conform with the standards of care for all provider services
• Leads and implements the clinical direction for the organization; plans, organizes and directs all medical, dental services, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for the organization
• Responsible for the oversight, facilitation, and monitoring of the Quality Assurance/Improvement Plan to ensure health center is engaged and constantly improving quality and working towards meeting the goals established by HRSA, 3 rd party insurers, other public health entities, and/or internally.
• Facilitates communication between the provider staff and administration
• Participates in senior management business and clinical strategy development and implementation
• Oversees current, and develops additional partnerships with medical schools and residency programs
• Acts as a direct supervisor to nurse practitioners and physician assistants
• Builds and leverages cross-functional collaborative relationships to achieve organizational objectives
• Defines the roles of provider department directors and ensures provider staff development plans and programs are implemented and maintained
• Supports a variety of functions to including physician education, recruitment and engagement strategies, physician relations, care planning and documentation, and performance guidelines
• Provides direct care to patients in SJFMC centers in accordance with the job description for Staff Physician
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

Company Overview
For 47 years, Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. (SJFMC) has provided primary healthcare services to local communities, including residents and agricultural farmworkers. With 8 primary healthcare centers throughout Atlantic, Salem, and Burlington counties, we are the region's premier source for high quality healthcare that reduces the financial and cultural barriers to meet the needs of the community.

SJFMC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Physicians working for an FQHC are eligible for up to $50,000 through the Federal Loan Repayment Program!

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Hours: We offer flexible schedules with general daytime hours Monday - Friday, up to 2 evenings per week.

Keyword: Chief Medical Officer, CMO, Medical Director, Vice President
Required Experience:

• Demonstrated achievement in quality improvement development and motivation of leadership in medical staff; demonstrated abilities in strategic planning, budgeting, management and goal setting
• Current knowledge and understanding of issues related to health centers, regulatory standards and healthcare laws and regulations
• Ability to work effectively at the highest levels of clinical and business environments
• Superior interpersonal skills, communications skills and financial aptitude

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• MD/DO Board Certified, in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, with active, unrestricted NJ license, and other credentialing requirements as specified by regulation or SJFMC policy
• Advanced training or equivalent experience in medical management, healthcare law or quality improvement; coursework in physician executive leadership and management training (MBA or MHA) is strongly preferred
• Substantial clinical experience in a primary care setting is strongly preferred

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides a rewarding and challenging work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a very competitive benefits package which includes:

• Healthy Work/Life Balance: light on-call schedules
• Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility
• 3% Annual Cost of Living Increase
• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Reimbursement and paid time off for Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Above Average Company Contribution
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance

From: Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers