Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to Medical Directors and Clinical Staff in support of all clinical activities of Driscoll Children’s Hospital – Rio Grande Valley (DCHRGV). The DCHRGV CMO serves as the senior professional medical resource to the facility, providing guidance to the DCHRGV President, while reporting to the Driscoll Health System CMO. The DCHRGV CMO provides regulatory oversight either directly or through delegation to the appropriate staff. The DCHRGV CMO is responsible for the day-to-day medical administration of DCH-RGV’s programs. The CMO must be committed to furthering the mission and vision for Driscoll Health System. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides support and guidance to Driscoll system quality initiatives. • Influences and engages the medical staff in the improvement of the quality of patient care and the culture of patient safety. • Works with the DHS CMO to support system Quality Department activities as requested. • In collaboration with the DHS CMO, develops and implements quality improvement plans and assists in quality reviews, including peer reviews and responses to governmental or external inquiries, reviews or investigations for all Driscoll-related entities. • Provides support and guidance to Driscoll system quality initiatives. • Works directly with the DCHRGV CEO, and hospital physicians and clinical staff to implement patient safety initiatives. • Develops positive, mutually supportive relationships between Hospital administration and the medical staff. • Collaborates with DHS CMO to oversee clinical quality, which includes setting expectations, monitoring performance, and leading physician acceptance of: a) Patient Outcomes b) Patient Safety c) Patient Experience • Participates in recruitment and retention of physicians. • Improves care standardization, including partnering with administration and clinical staff to enhance operational efficiency and quality. • Participates in Physician leadership development.Collaborates with DHS CMO to oversee facility-specific peer review, credentialing, OPPE (ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation), and utilization. • Facilitates medical education based on gaps in clinical effectiveness, compliance, and best practices. • Serves as a change management leader/champion. • Addresses the inherent conflicts between autonomous physicians and hospital goals. • Participates in evaluation of new clinical services. • Collaborates closely with senior leaders to accomplish these responsibilities. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • Medical Degree from a certified medical college. • A minimum of five years of direct clinical experience in area of clinical practice is required. • A minimum of one year of administrative leadership experience is required. • Experience in medical management in a managed care setting is preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Valid/Unrestricted Medical License in the State of Texas. • Board Certification in area of clinical practice is required. Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

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