Chief Medical Officer (CMO) needed for new GW Health hospital in D.C.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) needed for new GW Health hospital in D.C.
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Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health recently opened in April 2025 is seeking an accomplished and experienced Chief Medical Officer to join our administrative team and lead our medical staff and patient care programs. Reporting to the CEO the CMO will have administrative responsibility and oversight for monitoring and ensuring uniformity and continuity of patient care within the professional medical services and integrated delivery system of CHRMC and GW Health. The CMO is also responsible for collaborating with the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) on patient care education and research.
The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and expertise in quality regulatory and safety/risk management in an acute care setting. There is preference for candidates who reside and practice in the DMV / Washington metropolitan area. Candidates from outside the area with a strong CMO background also considered.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Join the founding administrative team at a brandnew GW Health hospital
- Position is a .5 FTE
- Candidate will ideally also maintain a clinical practice preferably with the GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA)
- Competitive compensation with base salary and commencement bonus
- Bonus opportunity based on achievement of metrics
Position Requirements:
- CMO CPE or equivalent experience in a mid to large acute care hospital setting
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school
- Masters or Physician Executive advanced degree or certification (MBA MHA MPH MMM FACHE)
- Completion of an ACGMEaccredited residency program
- Current board certification with the ABMS in specialty of training
- Active District of Columbia medical license or ability to obtain
- Clean professional background and history
- Extensive experience in hospital operations medical staff policies and procedures and quality and utilization
- Adaptability resilience and ability to navigate complex environments and politics
- Highly effective communication interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Exceptional management financial and leadership skills
- Ability to lead mentor and manage medical clinical and hospital staff
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care and staff development
Position Responsibilities:
- Oversight and leadership of the medical staff and care management programs at CHRMC GW Health
- Develop and recommend changes in policies clinical programs facilities and equipment related to patient care
- Support Chief Quality Officer in translating Hospital Patient Safety and QI programs into sustainable effective and measurable actions
- Work closely with the Medical Executive Committee on strategic direction policies and committee appointments
- Oversee credentialing medical management and clinical evaluation activities
- Represent clinical activities of the Hospital to the Governing Board
- Ensure prioritization of Patient Satisfaction and HCAHPS activities
- Participate in continuing development implementation and utilization of clinical information technology
- Establish and monitor the extensive procedures required by The Joint Commission and D.C. Department of Health
- Support the CEO and Board of Governors
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health recently opened in April is the first new fullservice hospital in Washington DC in more than 20 years. This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers The George Washington University Hospital and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. Additionally options are underway for a future ambulatory facility in Ward 7. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents but more importantly it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.
The $434.4 million fullservice hospital features 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds) a trauma center adult and pediatric emergency departments maternal health and delivery an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices clinics a community space a 500car garage and a helipad for emergency transports. CHRMC GW Health is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS) one of the largest hospital and healthcare management companies.
If you have interest in this opportunity please apply or contact:
Nathan Arnett
UHS Physician Recruitment
949.285.4947
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Unclear
