Chief Medical Officer (Part-Time) – Internal Applicants Only
Livingston HealthCare is seeking a part-time Chief Medical Officer to serve as the senior physician executive for the organisation. The CMO will provide clinical leadership across quality improvement, utilisation management, infection prevention, and patient safety programmes, while acting as a bridge between the medical staff, administration, governing board, and community stakeholders. The role carries dual designation as Urgent Care Medical Director and Quality and Safety Medical Officer. The CMO will contribute to executive-level strategic and financial planning, support physician recruitment and credentialing, ensure compliance with CMS, EMTALA, HIPAA, and Critical Access Hospital regulations, and champion evidence-based practice suited to rural healthcare delivery.
- Lead clinical quality, patient safety, and care management initiatives across the organisation
- Oversee utilisation management, infection prevention, and quality improvement programmes
- Collaborate with the Medical Executive Committee on medical staff leadership, peer review, and professional practice evaluation
- Serve as Urgent Care Medical Director and Quality and Safety Medical Officer
- Contribute to executive strategic planning, service line development, and budget preparation
- Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, HIPAA, Stark Law, and accreditation standards
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution, with completion of an accredited residency programme
- Current unrestricted physician licence and board certification in a recognised medical specialty
- Minimum two years of progressive physician leadership experience (Medical Director, CMO, Department Chair, or equivalent)
- Experience in a rural hospital, Critical Access Hospital, or integrated health system preferred
- Strong knowledge of healthcare quality metrics, value-based care, CMS, and Joint Commission requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and build collaborative relationships across clinical and administrative teams