Associate Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs (ACMO/VPMA

Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University Medicine seeks an Associate Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs (ACMO/VPMA) of WVU Hospitals. The physician leader in this role acts as a liaison between the medical staff, clinical departments, the Chief Medical Officer, and the Executive Leadership Team, and coordinates this inter-relationship in the pursuit of the highest appropriate levels of medical care. The ACMO/VPMA is responsible for the effective discharge of medical staff organizational functions as set forth in the medical staff bylaws and policies developed by the Medical Executive Committee and will keep the Chief Medical Officer apprised of all issues regarding the medical staff. This position is expected to require 40% effort.

Core Duties and Responsibilities: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Direct involvement in and oversight responsibility for physician/provider services, medical staff applications, credentialing, re-credentialing, peer review, provider professionalism, provider engagement/alignment and new physician orientation.

2. Coordinates and participates in the development and revision of bylaws, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in compliance with regulatory bodies and accrediting standards.

3. Monitors medical staff compliance with bylaws, rules and regulations and assures that problems are properly addressed and reported to appropriate officers, department chairs and/or medical committees.

4. Oversees conduct of The Joint Commission requirements on Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE).

5. Oversees and focuses the work of medical directors and assists in developing quality improvement goals for each director's medical focus.

6. Works collaboratively with the clinical department Chairs, Medical Staff Officers, the Legal Department and Human Resources to oversee medical staff professionalism, behavior, and discipline.

7. Serves on the hospital Medical Executive Committee as an ex officio non-voting member.

8. Serves as a non-voting ex officio member of the Quality and Patient Safety Subcommittee of the WVU Hospitals Board of Directors.

9. Works with patient advocates on grievances that relate to medical staff. Oversight of the follow-up related to OPPE/FPPE with grievances for credentialed providers.

10. Keeps the Chief Medical Officer apprised of issues involving the medical staff.

11. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.

12. Maintains a clinical practice within his/her specialty as a member of the faculty of the WVU School of Medicine.

Candidate Profile

The position requires an accomplished physician and leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and maintain a collegial and highly productive culture.

Essential Skills Requirements

1. Extensive knowledge of both clinical medicine and hospital operations and management.

2. Credibility, problem solving, teamwork, consensus building, conflict resolution, and developing innovative solutions.

3. Ability to handle unusual, demanding and unrelated tasks.

4. Strong organizational skills.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an effective, active listener.

6. Able and willing to give constructive feedback.

7. Ability to work and function in a matrix organization.

8. Ability to seize new opportunities and generate new ideas.

9. Viewed by his/her colleagues as an exemplar of professionalism and is passionate regarding the provision of superb clinical care.

10. A management philosophy that exemplifies accountability, integrity, self-awareness, respect for others, collaboration, willingness to share and teach, customer service orientation, and commitment to excellence in all endeavors.

Minimum Education, Certification, Licensure, and Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited medical school
• Certified by a board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association
• Hold or able to obtain medical licensure in the State of West Virginia by start date
• At least ten (10) years of clinical practice experience and a minimum of three (3) years administrative experience
• Administrative and clinical experience in an academic medical center.

Preferred Education, Certification, Licensure, and Experience:

• MBA or graduate degree in healthcare administration.
• Leadership role in an academic medical center.

About Us:

As a land-grant institution, the faculty, staff, and students at WVU commit to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that advances education, healthcare, and prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in West Virginia and the world through local, state, and global engagement. WVU is proud to hold R1 research classification, the highest research activity as described by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

WVUMedicineis West Virginia University's affiliated health system, West Virginia's largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The WVUHealth System is comprised of eighteen member hospitals and three hospitals under management agreements, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, a 700 bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. The WVU Medicine System, has more than 20,000 employees; 2,200 clinicians; and more than 2.5 million patient visits annually. WVU Medicine serves hundreds of thousands of people each year from across the state of West Virginia and the nation.A new 150-bed WVU Medicine Children's Hospital opened in September 2022. The WVU Health System has been ranked number 31 among hospitals selected for the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers 2023."

Morgantown, WV is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a 1-page statement describing your interest, along with a summary of your preparation (formal and/or experiential), and ideas of how you might approach the work entailed with this position directly to Dr. Michael Edmond, or we invite you to call or text the recruiter below:

Francine Kyaw

Director, Physician Talent Management

WVU Medicine

C / 719-985-9529

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

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