Chief Medical Officer, Vice President – Quality Management

Chief Medical Officer, Vice President – Quality Management

Universal Health Services, Acute Care Division

Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Shape the future of patient care through executive leadership that makes a measurable difference. This opportunity offers an experienced physician leader the ability to strengthen clinical quality, advance patient safety, and align medical teams across a broad healthcare system.

The CMO will be responsible for:

• Leading clinical integration, quality management, patient safety, and medical staff operations.
• Developing care management strategies that improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and resource utilization.
• Serving as a key liaison between medical staff and administration to strengthen communication, collaboration, and physician alignment.
• Overseeing regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, hospital inspections, and quality reporting.
• Guiding medical staff credentialing, privileging, peer review, and leadership development.
• Supporting evidence-based clinical protocols, disease management programs, and standardized care practices.
• Directing quality improvement efforts involving clinical data, root cause analysis, infection prevention, and case management.
• Managing the medical affairs budget and incorporating clinical priorities into strategic planning.

The CMO will be expected to:

• Build a data-driven culture of continuous improvement in quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Partner with hospital executives and physician leaders to implement clinical strategies and achieve strong performance.
• Establish meaningful quality indicators and use outcomes data to guide decisions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state requirements, CMS conditions of participation, and The Joint Commission standards.
• Mentor medical staff leaders and promote accountability, teamwork, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Support clinical technology implementation and the integration of evidence-based practices into care delivery.
• Oversee medical education and patient safety training, including healthcare error reporting.
• Collaborate on initiatives that support inpatient and outpatient growth.
• Travel approximately 25% within the United States.

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

• An MD and an unrestricted medical license.
• At least 10 years of clinical practice experience.
• Leadership experience in medical staff organization activities and previous management experience within a healthcare delivery system.
• Strong consensus-building skills and the ability to educate, mentor, and lead physicians.
• Highly developed organizational, interpersonal, and management skills.
• A systems perspective with the ability to connect clinical priorities, operational performance, and organizational strategy.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry trends, clinical technology vendors, data management, medical records coding, and hospital billing.
• Board certification in medical management preferred.
• An advanced degree, such as an MBA or MPH, preferred.

This opportunity offers:

• Competitive compensation (base, bonus and equity) and generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and a discounted stock purchase plan.
• Student loan refinancing program.
• Career development opportunities within an extensive healthcare network.
• The opportunity to influence clinical strategy, support physician leaders, and improve patient outcomes across multiple hospitals.

For consideration, inquiries, nominations and applications should be submitted to:

Susan Ellis, Senior Recruiting Consultant

Career1Source

Call/Text 610.598.0136

Email: SusanEllis@Career1Source.com

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the CMO job.

Job Id: 18155