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Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer

Jefferson Community Health CenterFairbury, NE, US
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Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic oversight of the organization’s clinical operations while maintaining an active patient care role. This dual-function position is responsible for delivering high-quality medical care (50%) and for overseeing the development and implementation of clinical policies, quality initiatives, and provider engagement (50%). The CMO ensures alignment between clinical practice and organizational goals, supports medical staff performance, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and champions patient safety and quality improvement across all care settings.

Work Schedule

  • Clinic and / or administrative days : Monday through Thursday (3 weeks / month) and Monday through Friday (1 week / month).
  • ER : 1 : 4 backup call coverage (APP is primary call).

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
  • Board certification in Family Medicine
  • Active and unrestricted medical license (or eligibility) to practice in the state of Nebraska
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience in family medicine
  • Prior leadership or administrative experience in a healthcare setting required
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality improvement, and patient safety standards
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Experience in Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic models preferred
  • Essential Duties

    Executive & Strategic Leadership

  • Participate in strategic planning and decision-making as part of the senior leadership team
  • Provide administrative oversight of the medical staff, supporting performance evaluation and development
  • Representing the medical staff in board-level discussions and community events
  • Champion patient safety, quality initiatives, and clinical excellence across departments
  • Oversee or contribute to peer review processes, clinical audits, medical record evaluations, and quality assurance activities to support continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a liaison between medical staff and administration to promote open communication, shared priorities, and a culture of trust and quality care.
  • Provide Engagement & Clinical Oversight

  • Support recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development for medical staff
  • Review and approve clinical protocols and ensure the standardization of care practices
  • Lead peer review activities, chart audits, and quality assurance initiatives
  • Guide the implementation of clinical pathways and evidence-based practices
  • Patient Care Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in the clinic, hospital, emergency department, and long-term care settings
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex cases and ensure continuity of care
  • Maintain clinical competencies and serve as a model for patient-centered care
  • Collaborate with leadership on the implementation of evidence-based practices, documentation enhancements, and initiatives aimed at reducing readmissions and achieving ACO performance goals.
  • Compliance & Quality Improvement

  • Ensure adherence to HIPAA, CMS, and other federal / state regulatory requirements
  • Lead efforts in quality improvement, infection control, and disaster preparedness
  • Partner with leadership to meet goals related to re-admissions, care transitions, and ACO performance
  • Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Critical Access Hospital requirements.
  • Perform administrative, operational, and risk management, responsibilities.
  • Lead and participate in required programs related to safety, infection control, disaster preparedness, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in performance improvement activities by identifying, reporting, and helping resolve operational issues affecting patient care or facility performance.
  • Contribute to JCH&L committees, quality improvement projects, and department-level initiatives to enhance operations and patient outcomes
  • Professional Development & Culture

  • Serve as a role model for professionalism, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and respect
  • Support staff engagement through mentorship, training, and effective communication
  • Participate in internal committees and external outreach to further JCH&L's mission
  • Participate in all required education, safety, infection control, and quality improvement programs, including disaster preparedness and security protocols.
  • Promote professionalism, integrity and a respectful, team-oriented workplace culture
  • Maintain required education and training, including department meetings, in-service sessions, workshops, and other professional development opportunities
  • Additional Responsibilities

  • Serve as a role model for professionalism, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and respect
  • Support staff engagement through mentorship, training, and effective communication
  • Participate in internal committees and external outreach to further JCH&L's mission
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