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The fractional salary range (exclusive of clinical work) of this administrative position is $275,000.00 to $380,000.00 annually. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
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Job Summary The ACMO, Vice President Medical Affairs provides executive oversight of a comprehensive portfolio of programs across the hospital and will work closely with the entire senior leadership team within Wentworth Douglass Hospital and Mass General Brigham (MGB). The ACMO, Vice President Medical Affairs will be responsible for oversight of medical policies, physician professionalism, physician recruitment and retention, and clinical integration within graduate medical education training programs at Wentworth Douglass Hospital. The ACMO, Vice President Medical Affairs will serve as the local physician executive in support of MGB quality, safety, experience and equity teams; and will work to support other key operational initiatives as needed.
The position reports primary to the MGB Chief of Clinical Affairs and has a secondary reporting relationship to the Wentworth Douglass Hospital President. The ACMO, Vice President Medical Affairs will be the primary physician leader for the hospital, and will successfully balance an open, inclusive process with the ability to arrive at rapid, reliable decisions. They will have a successful track record as a physician leader with medical, administrative, and educational experience in a hospital environment. The ACMO, Vice President Medical Affairs will be called on to represent MGB-wide initiatives as needed and will represent Wentworth Douglass Hospital and MGB in various external venues including interactions with regulatory, public health, and other government officials.
Qualifications General Responsibilities: - Oversee the WDH Office of the CMO, including administrative staff, ensuring alignment with the organization and strategy of MGB
- Oversee physician professionalism, peer review, wellbeing, and other medical staff activities.
- Leverage knowledge of quality, safety, patient experience and equity to align with MGB Office of the CMO priorities
- Develop, deliver, and participate in timely and relevant multi-modal messaging and communication for topics relevant to clinical staff and site leadership
Physician Executive Leadership
- Represent the physician leadership function in various executive and other senior settings across Wentworth Douglass Hospital and MGB
- Communicate and collaborate proactively with department chairs and practicing physicians in formal and informal settings on issues of importance to Wentworth Douglass Hospital and MGB
- Cultivate a more active and participatory role for all staff in the development and implementation of the system and the hospital strategic clinical initiatives
Physician and Medical Staff Leadership
- Lead and serve on hospital executive committees as required
- Oversee the implementation of medical policies across the hospital in accordance with MGB Medical Policy Committee
- Work collaboratively with the medical staff to understand issues and develop appropriate solutions, including serving as a confidential advisor/ombudsman to individual physicians or professional staff
- Provide oversight for Advanced Practice Providers, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners
- Lead all physician and advanced practice provider credentialing activities at the hospital, including leadership of the hospital Credentialing Committee
- Liaison to the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
- Oversee conduct of The Joint Commission requirements on Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE), and Medical Staff Affairs
- Work collaboratively with the clinical department Chairs, the Office of the General Counsel and Human Resources to oversee medical staff professionalism, behavior, and discipline
Patient Care and Quality
- Serve as the visible physician leader at Wentworth Douglass Hospital for quality, safety, patient experience, and equity
- Supervise the coordination of all quality activities at Wentworth Douglass Hospital with the MGB system team
- Lead relevant local Quality and Safety committees, including Board committee
- Support population health management strategies, including a focus on site of care and cost control initiatives
Community Health
- Work closely with the MGB Chief Community Health & Health Equity Officer to ensure that the care provided to communities and patients is equitable and of the highest quality
Physician Wellbeing
- Develop, implement, and oversee initiatives to improve the work lives of physicians in collaboration with the MGB Chief Patient Experience Office
- Represent Wentworth Douglass Hospital on the MGB Physician Wellbeing Committee
Graduate Medical Education
- Promote a positive and equitable learning environment for all trainees
- Serve as primary clinical liaison to trainees and participate actively in problem solving to ensure the best possible learning experience in combination with superior patient outcomes
Clinical Operations
- Participate in daily operations and support the implementation of strategies to utilize Wentworth Douglass Hospital and MGB assets to optimize clinical performance in inpatient and periprocedural areas
- Provide support to case management team to optimize inpatient capacity and death documentation
- Implement pharmacy formulary management decisions consistent with MGB strategies, and provide physician leadership voice to clinical pharmacy operations
Qualifications:
- MD or DO required, with completion of an ACGME-approved residency program and current Board certification
- Must maintain an active clinical practice within Mass General Brigham and at WDH or Mass General Brigham Medical Group
- Minimum of 7 years of experience with significant combination of clinical, educational, and administrative experience in a hospital environment with proven leadership and management skills
- Must devote a minimum of 3-4 days per week to this administrative role and maintain a clinical presence during the remaining time
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Hybrid
Work Location 789 Central Avenue
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