Chief Medical Officer MelroseWakefield Health Care

Tufts Medicine MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital provide high-quality, compassionate care through a wide range of clinical services. With two hospitals, a Breast Health Center, a Cardiovascular Center and more than 20 locations offering over 50 specialties, we serve Melrose, Medford and surrounding communities just north of Boston.

As a Level III Trauma Center, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers immediate access to life-saving emergency care, including one of the region’s only community-based cardiac catheterization labs for advanced heart treatment. Our Level III Special Care Nursery allows families to stay close to their newborns who need extra care before going home.

Nationally recognized, leading-edge community care

• We provide expertise in life-saving cardiac procedures, neurosurgery and cancer care as well as advanced orthopedic and robotic surgeries and comprehensive maternal–newborn services—delivering advanced care close to home.

• MelroseWakefield Hospital is deeply committed to improving the health and wellness of our community. We partner with local organizations and offer health programs, educational events and wellness initiatives across more than 10 communities in our service area.

• Our hospital also offers more than 40 local health programs designed to meet the needs of people of all ages. Activities such as our Safe Sitter® babysitting training for junior high students, fall prevention education for seniors and Baby Café breastfeeding groups make it easier for residents to access the support and resources they need for better health.

About Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine brings together the best of academic and community medicine to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Care at Home and an integrated network of physicians, we treat the most complex conditions, keep our communities healthy and bring research breakthroughs to life.

Our mission

Empower people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery.

Our vision

Create the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world.

Job Overview 

This position oversees the systems, policies and procedures that assure consistently high quality of care for all patients and the most cost-effective use of hospital resources in direct patient care.  Supervises all physicians employed through MelroseWakefield Healthcare or any of its affiliates.  Oversees the Medical Staff Office and Medical Staff credentialing process.  Assures the adequacy of the Continuing Medical Education program offered by MelroseWakefield Healthcare.  Participates as a member of Senior Management on strategic planning, budgeting, and management committees.  Sponsors collaborative system multidisciplinary safe practice programs, such as infection control protocols, hand hygiene, medication administration practices. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). 

2. Successful completion of a Residency Program. 

3. Successful completion of a Fellowship, if appropriate for medical specialty. 

4. Licensure to practice medicine. 

5. Board certification in relevant medical specialty. 

6. Hospital approved credentials (medical license, clinical privileges). 

7. Unrestricted DEA number. 

8. Appropriate certificate necessary for area of practice (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, etc.) 

9. Ten (10) years of