Associate Chief Medical Officer, VP of Medical Affairs - Wentworth Douglass Hospital

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

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.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

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, inc