Physician | Chief Clinical Officer | Zion, IL
About City of Hope:
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.
The successful candidate:
City of Hope Chicago in Zion, IL is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer. The Chief Clinical Officer will serve as the most senior clinical leader in the region guiding clinical care decision-making across all clinical care locations including the hospital and network.
POSITION SUMMARY
- The position is responsible for establishing physician culture and efficiency in practice across the region.
- The Chief Clinical Officer serves as a key partner in the development and implementation of clinical research in the region.
- The Chief Clinical Officer ensures compliance with all clinical, research, academic, quality, and safety goals and standards.
- Lead, in partnership with the appropriate Department Chairs, physician recruitment, care model development and implementation, quality/patient safety issues, and patient experience for all City of Hope Chicago sites across the region.
- The Chief Clinical Officer will serve as a key member of the Entity President’s Executive Leadership Team and City of Hope System Physician Executive’s Leadership Team.
- Effectively manage administrative duties and clinical practice, role modeling clinical leadership, patient-centered care, and physician community building.
LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY
- Works with leadership to ensure that the highest standards of clinical care and clinical research services are delivered consistently.
- Provides clinical and research expertise to the development of strategic growth plans for City of Hope Chicago.
- Coordinates to develop and implement standards pertaining to quality/patient safety and care coordination conducting any quality assurance, utilization review, educational and risk management programs.
- Works collaboratively and in partnership with leadership, nursing, operational, community network as well as department/center/institute leaders to support and achieve the strategic goals of the system and City of Hope Chicago.
- Accountability for performance of City of Hope Chicago physicians against established metrics for clinical productivity, research, and contributions to the outreach.
- Provide detailed input to the President and appropriate Chairs in the evaluation and promotion decisions of City of Hope Chicago physicians.
- Oversees compliance with standards and requirements of licensing and accrediting agencies for City of Hope Chicago.
- Ensures appropriate physician coverage for all clinical services across the region.
- Assists in developing communication plans for ensuring consistency in institutional messaging to the City of Hope Chicago physicians.
- Oversees the implementation of enterprise/service line clinical pathways and protocols across all City of Hope Chicago locations.
- Provides necessary support and guidance to CIS in the development of order sets and other features in the electronic medical record system.
- Responsible for leading the development of workflows and creation of an effective and efficient care model supportive of patient experience and provider engagement.
ADMINISTRATION
- Leads budgeting and planning for areas of responsibility.
- Works collaboratively with administrative/operational/nursing leaders to identify opportunities to improve patient quality/safety/experience.
- Provides input and assists in the preparation and presentation of operational reports, including budgetary and strategic planning as needed.
- Supports philanthropy efforts within the City of Hope Chicago region in partnership with System Philanthropy team.
- Provides management oversight for City of Hope Chicago physicians including physician engagement, culture, physician wellbeing, behavior management.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Participates as needed in business development opportunities that will lend support to achieving the City of Hope Chicago goals.
- Supports physicians in the development of outreach efforts and identification of outreach opportunities.
- Communicates/collaborates with media relations on community events that can highlight regional programs, services & sites.
- Actively engages with non-COH physicians in the region building relationships and educating community physicians on City of Hope Chicago programs and services.
PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT
- Coordinates with Entity President, System Physician Executive and Department Chairs in the long-term planning and responsible for recruitment of physicians.
- Utilizes network to assist in the identification of potential physician candidates and involved in the selection process.
- Thoughtfully and effectively on-boards new physicians into City of Hope Chicago.
- Partner with physician organization and medical group on the contracting and re-contracting of physicians to serve the region.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION
- Partner with the City of Hope System in the development and implementation of a clinical research growth plan.
- Facilitates strategic relationships with physicians to advance scientific endeavors.
- Support and enhance educational and training programs.
- Ensure the orientation and continuing education of all physicians in the region.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated experience effectively managing physician relationships.
- Ability to serve as an effective servant-leader.
- Ability to think strategically and to develop and operationalize strategic and business plans.
- Exhibit outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
- Must display a passion for healthcare and for making a difference.
- Ability to handle stressful situations yet remain calm in crisis.
REPORTS TO:
City of Hope System Physician Executive and City of Hope Chicago President
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
MD (Medical Doctor) or DO is required. Significant clinical and administrative experience in a university or community-based health science center or comparable organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in business, healthcare, or health administration-related discipline.
EXPERIENCE
Eight years of management experience working in a large, multi-specialty oncology practice.
APPLY NOW! Become an engaged member of our collaborative, patient-focused and supportive team! Contact us at physicianservices@ctca-hope.com
CITY OF HOPE’S COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION
We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission. Our commitment ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
