Oregon Health & Science University in collaboration with Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon is searching for a full-time Chief Medical Officer physician to join as a senior leader in Astoria, Orgon. The CMO will provide high level strategic, and executive level leadership for the Professional Staff within the Critical Access Hospital and the CMH outpatient clinics.

 

This position fully supports CMH's mission to provide excellence, leadership, and compassion in the enhancement of health for those we serve. This leader is the torchbearer for helping deepen the collaborative relationship and partnership between CMH, a small, community hospital serving the rural communities on the northern Oregon coast, and OHSU.

The Chief Medical Officer at Columbia Memorial Hospital will direct, mentor, and oversee members of the CMH Professional Staff. In partnership with CMH senior hospital administration and the Professional Staff of CMH, the CMO directs the organization of services to deliver high quality and safe patient care. Additionally, the CMO is responsible for managing CMH's quality assurance, performance improvement, utilization review and peer review processes. This position devotes .2 FTE to providing patient care at a CMH outpatient clinic or department.

• Medical Degree from an accredited institution for medical education.
• Board certified in area of specialty
• Current unrestricted licensure as a physician with the Ability to be licensed in the State of Oregon.
• 2 years of experience as a high­ performing physician leader in a healthcare delivery system.
• Experience that demonstrates results in clinical integration/transformation and clinical IT initiatives.
• Experience that demonstrates expertise in all aspects of assigned functions.
• Experience that demonstrates fiscal accountability
• Experience that demonstrates know ledge of quality infrastructure including how to implement decision tools, clinical protocols and guidelines and care management outcome assessments.
• Proven ability to understand and update strategic plans, successfully collaborate on new initiatives, and suggest organizational development changes

• MBA, MPH or similar advanced healthcare management degree, preferred.
• 5 or more years of leadership experience.
• 2 or more years of experience in a rural hospital setting preferred.
• Prior experience participating in the development of operating policies and programs in an acute care setting preferred.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.