Chief Medical Officer, CMO - Saint Joseph Health System - Indiana

Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana, including:

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
• More than 150 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network
• Community health centers and additional points of access
• St. Paul’s with 316 suites for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, wellness, and memory care
• Holy Cross with 168 suites for rehabilitation, wellness, and skilled nursing care
• Trinity Tower with 84 affordable senior apartments
• Health Insurance Services
• VNA Home Care

Saint Joseph Health System continues the legacy of caring for Michiana begun by the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ over 150 years ago. As a Regional Ministry Organization of Trinity Health, we provide compassionate, faith-based care paired with advanced medical technology and procedures. Our services include acute-based hospital care, community wellness, physical rehabilitation, home care, physician clinics, outpatient services, independent and assisted senior living, memory care, and affordable senior apartments.

About the role

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides service to the medical staff and hospital leadership to assist in fulfilling their mission, plans, and objectives, including responsibilities to patients and the community for quality and cost-effective care. This role impacts the quality and financial outcomes of clinical and operational departments across the Regional Health Ministry (RHM). The CMO will build consensus, collaborate, and problem-solve while playing a key role in strategic and operating plans, service line development, and physician relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an effective bridge between RHM management and medical staff to foster superior physician relationships and secure physician input into major decisions.
• Directly report to the CEO for centralized medical staff functions, including medical staff development, recruitment, and physician relationship activities.
• Support formal medical staff functions at all facilities, chairing committees as appropriate and working closely with facility Presidents and Medical Staff Presidents.
• Assist in developing and implementing physician Continuous Quality Improvement processes, ensuring effective quality improvement systems.
• Set universal standards for patient care delivery and lead goal-setting and improvement plans for Trinity Health quality standards.
• Participate in service line and patient care competency development, acting as a resource and influencer for strategic goals.
• Promote programs and services to referring physicians and educate physicians and office personnel on RHM aspects.
• Provide leadership development opportunities for medical staff and set goals for key medical staff development.
• Bridge the clinical arena of the RHM with Trinity Health standards and policies, fostering unity among facility medical staffs.
• Supervise and manage the medical affairs division to ensure cost-effective achievement of objectives and improved relationships.
• Participate in Senior Leadership Council meetings and Managed Care strategies, contributing to executive leadership.
• Provide leadership to RHM management teams, acting as a resource for problem-solving and physician input.
• Maintain professional growth and development, staying current with healthcare trends and providing new learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited medical school (MD or DO) with completion of an accredited residency program in a medical specialty.
• Board certification in a specialty (ABMS Board) and agreement to maintain certification through tenure.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years in clinical practice and 5 years in executive leadership.
• Proven ability to lead and implement quality improvement initiatives and medical staff quality initiatives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to foster RHM and Trinity Health culture.
• Advanced interpersonal, management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a complex matrix reporting environment.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Leadership Competencies

As a Trinity Health executive, the CMO is expected to demonstrate leadership traits aligned with our Mission Statement and Core Values:

• Mission Statement: Serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• Core Values:
  • Reverence: Honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
  • Commitment to Those who are Poor: Stand with and serve those who are poor, especially the most vulnerable.
  • Justice: Foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
  • Stewardship: Honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for resources entrusted to our care.
  • Integrity: Be faithful to who we say we are.
  • Safety: Embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment.
• Promise Statement: We Listen. We Partner. We Make it Easy.

Actions:

• Listen to understand and learn continuously.
• Keep processes simple and create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service and own safety.
• Expect, embrace, and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and trust in others’ intentions.
• Hold self and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity, and compassion.
• Champion health equity and the common good.

Skills

• Articulate and clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Commitment to Trinity Health’s Mission, Values, and Vision.
• Collaborative, approachable, and facilitative leadership style.
• Creative and positive problem-solving for day-to-day and global issues.
• Mature decision-making, particularly in conflict resolution.
• Ability to build influential relationships to drive change.
• Independent judgment in clinical, qualitative, and financial decisions.
• Adaptability to frequently changing work priorities.
• Willingness to travel to various Trinity Health sites as needed.