Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - Ohio | Unity Health Network, a part of Optum

About the role

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as the senior clinical leader for Unity Health Network, and is responsible for representing the organization externally, stabilizing provider culture, advancing clinical quality initiatives, and aligning clinical strategy with business direction. The CMO provides leadership for all physicians and advanced practice clinicians, with an emphasis on clinical credibility, market presence, provider alignment, and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead Unity's clinical strategy and represent the organization with employers, health systems, community partners, and regional stakeholders.
• Strengthen Unity's market presence through relationship-building, physician networking, and strategic outreach initiatives.
• Serve as Unity's senior clinical ambassador, enhancing recruitment credibility and promoting Unity's reputation across Northeast Ohio.
• Guide long-term clinical priorities, growth initiatives, referral development, and market strategy in partnership with organizational leadership.
• Maintain visible leadership amongst providers to reinforce culture, trust, and clinical alignment during organizational transition.
• Set goals to reduce costs related to facilities, low-value care, specialty referrals, and other measures; engage providers in action planning to meet targets.
• Address patient care issues identified by clinical teams and offer strategic input on specialty and primary care adequacy.
• Act as a clinical liaison with the Marketing team.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable clinical, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mentor high-potential lead physicians.
• Lead, actively participate in, and attend meetings as well as committee participation.
• Tasks and duties pertinent to practicing medicine within standards of care.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities, as directed.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive team-focused company culture.

Qualifications

• A valid, unrestricted medical license in the state in which they practice and within the specialty of practice (if applicable) - or ability to obtain prior to start
• Medical Doctor (MD or DO)
• Board Certification
• Must be in good standing and remain in good standing with credentialing requirements
• Must maintain any required clinical privileges at the hospitals used to treat patients
• Demonstrated success in value-based care (quality, risk adjustment/coding accuracy, utilization management, and patient experience)
• 5+ years of recent experience in clinical practice
• Preferred, 5+ years of experience in a leadership role in a medical facility or related environment
• Experience in both managed care (value-based care) and fee-for-service based models
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and web-based programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of health care professionals and staff, both in and outside of the local care delivery organization
• Ability to travel to all clinics throughout the state of Ohio

Benefits

Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

• Life

  • Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.

• Emotional

  • Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.

• Physical

  • Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.

• Financial

  • Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.

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