Chief Medical Officer, Southwest Medical Center

PeaceHealth is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Medical for Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA. This senior executive provides clinical, operational, and strategic leadership to advance quality, patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and standardization across the care continuum as One PeaceHealth.
• Provide medical leadership to improve quality, patient safety, and patient experience, ensuring the highest standards of evidence‑based patient care.
• Support initiatives that improve patient outcomes and quality measures.
• Serve as the physician leader for institution‑wide and system‑wide quality initiatives directed by the Regional CMO.
• Support development and implementation of evidence‑based protocols and procedures; monitor and continuously refine the effectiveness of medical programs.
• Partner with medical staff leaders and executives to foster a culture of safety, a just culture, collegiality, and professional communication.
• Work with medical staff leaders to support clinician and physician wellbeing, performance, professionalism, and professional development; support medical staff functions.
• Promote collaborative relationships between PeaceHealth‑employed and community clinicians.
• Communicate PeaceHealth’s clinical strategies with physicians and clinicians.
• Collaborate with nursing, physician, and operational leaders to improve operational efficiency, progression of care, and clinical throughput; ensure appropriate resource utilization.
• Provide leadership to the Utilization Management committee in collaboration with the Utilization Medical Director.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision‑making for new medical programs, technologies, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead, develop, and facilitate implementation of quality monitoring programs across PeaceHealth networks, affiliations, partnerships, and community‑based programs.
• Ensure compliance with all accreditation and regulatory requirements in collaboration with key stakeholders and the CNO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency program in a medical or clinical specialty.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related business/health administration field) – preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of high‑level healthcare leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior clinical practice experience.
• Experience leading or partnering in multidisciplinary teams.
• Current knowledge of evolving healthcare practices, emerging clinical methodologies, and standards.
• Experience with redesign or process work that includes organization‑wide implementation.
• Physician licensure in the state of Washington (upon hire).
• Excellent verbal, negotiation, and written communication skills, especially with physicians, clinicians, and quality‑improvement staff.
• Skilled in engaging providers to emphasize the PeaceHealth experience.
• Strong facilitation and change‑leadership abilities.
• Strong customer‑service focus.
• Ability to maintain and interpret operational metrics.

Pay

Hourly range: $151.73 – $200.14, dependent on factors such as education, training, work experience, seniority, and other considerations.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• 457 retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance with optional buy‑up coverage.
• Wellness benefits and expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental‑health programs.
• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Commitment to inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility.

Working Conditions

• Predominantly office‑based environment with regular computer use.
• Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds; otherwise sedentary work.
• Requires close visual acuity for data analysis, transcription, computer work, and extensive reading.
• Consistent operation of office equipment and occasional interaction with clinical settings.