Vice President, Medical Affairs-Physician Enterprise

Start date: ASAP

About the Role

The Vice President of Medical Affairs, Physician Enterprise (VPMA) is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, clinical performance, and continued growth of the Physician Enterprise, Ambulatory Care services, and Clinical Councils at Catholic Health. Reporting directly to the Chief Physician Executive, the VPMA provides executive leadership for the clinical practice management of 250+ physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and Catholic Health's mission.

The VPMA directly oversees the Physician Enterprise Dyad Medical Directors, Ambulatory Care Medical Directors, Ambulatory Care Quality Medical Director, assigned Physician Enterprise physicians and providers, the Senior Director of Clinical Councils, and Clinical Council Chairs. This role leads the development and implementation of clinical programs, evidence-based protocols, and clinically integrated care networks while fostering collaboration among physician practices, hospitals, ambulatory services, and community partners.

The VPMA supports provider compensation strategies, physician and APP integration, contract development and management, and service line expansion. The role ensures full compliance with governmental, regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards across the Physician Enterprise and Ambulatory Care settings.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the VPMA partners with system leaders to align physician practices, improve access to care, enhance patient outcomes, and advance operational excellence. The position provides strategic oversight for physician recruitment, retention, leadership development, practice acquisition opportunities, market growth initiatives, quality performance, productivity, and financial stewardship.

The VPMA champions a patient-centered, evidence-based, interdisciplinary culture focused on continuous improvement in safety, quality, patient experience, and cost management. Additional responsibilities include educating physicians and caregivers, supporting interdisciplinary care teams, establishing clinical standards, and implementing strategies that promote coordinated, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for clinical practice management of 250+ physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Oversee Physician Enterprise Dyad Medical Directors, Ambulatory Care Medical Directors, and Clinical Council Chairs.
• Lead development and implementation of clinical programs, evidence-based protocols, and clinically integrated care networks.
• Support provider compensation strategies, physician and APP integration, contract development, and service line expansion.
• Ensure compliance with governmental, regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.
• Partner with system leaders to align physician practices, improve access to care, and enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide strategic oversight for physician recruitment, retention, leadership development, and practice acquisition opportunities.
• Champion a culture focused on continuous improvement in safety, quality, patient experience, and cost management.
• Educate physicians and caregivers, support interdisciplinary care teams, and establish clinical standards.
• Collaborate with medical leadership to streamline patient triage, improve care coordination, and support evidence-based care.

Requirements

• More than 10 years of experience practicing medicine, with medical staff or administrative leadership positions.
• Significant experience working with physicians, administration, and the Board of Directors of a health system.
• Demonstrated competence in managing large, multispecialty practices.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal relations, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and manage multifaceted, long-term projects alongside day-to-day activities.
• Solid record of effective physician relations, including problem-solving and leading transformational change.
• Advanced business or related degree (MBA, MHA, MSM, MSHA) preferred.
• Board certification, or equivalent, in Surgery or Medicine.
• Current physician license, or eligibility for licensure, in the state of New York.

About the Organization

Catholic Health is one of upstate New York’s leading and largest integrated healthcare systems, serving a population of approximately 1.5 million people in Erie County and neighboring regions. With more than 9,000 employees, a 1,600-member medical staff, and net patient service revenue exceeding $1.1 billion, the system provides a comprehensive network of high-quality advanced medical care, primary care, post-acute care, and senior services.

Services are delivered across four member hospitals, multiple ambulatory care sites, four skilled nursing facilities, three home care agencies, a PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, and community-based behavioral health services spanning 74 access points across the full continuum of care.

About the Region

Buffalo, New York, is located on the eastern side of Lake Erie near Niagara Falls and the Canadian border. As the second-largest city in New York State, Buffalo has over one million residents in its metropolitan area. Known as "The City of Good Neighbors," Buffalo is recognized for its friendly community, affordability, and blend of urban and suburban living. The city offers a mix of cultural, educational, and employment opportunities, making it a desirable location for young professionals and families.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $295,639.50 - $443,449.50, with variations based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

Catholic Health offers a competitive benefits package.