Chief Medical Officer - Primary Care

POSITION SUMMARY

The CMO of Primary Care – Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG) will provide executive leadership for all HFH outpatient Primary Care services delivered by all providers throughout the organization. This position will report to the Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer of the HFMG and the Sr. Vice President & Chief Primary Health Officer.   

In collaboration with Primary Care Physicians, Nursing and other health care providers, Medical Group Leaders, Hospital Presidents, Health Alliance Plan, and Specialty Leadership; the CMO of Primary Care will develop and implement strategies to continue the advancement of Primary Care medicine clinical services.

The CMO of Primary Care knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of HFMG in leadership behaviors, practices, and decisions. The CMO of Primary Care also models behaviors, which support continuous learning and empowerment through team leadership. The CMO of Primary Care, in conjunction with relevant Division Heads, will also be responsible for supporting the academic activities of physicians within Primary Care.  The CMO of Primary Care will work in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officers and Department Chairs within each geography to meet market goals in Primary Care where those services are offered. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversight and responsibility for care delivery within HFMG Primary Care. 

Key areas:

1. Quality and Safety Outcomes: Collaborates with leaders across the organization including Chief Medical Officers (CMO) and Chief Quality Officer (CQO) to standardize, align, and improve quality and safety metrics.
2. Promotes national best operational practice tactics to achieve objectives, evaluate impact and ROI, and review operational and administrative expenses.
3. Partners with leaders across HFH to achieve the growth strategies and targets in Primary Care.
4. Develops services and care models necessary to optimize Primary Care practices leading to improved professional satisfaction and engagement among Primary Care providers.
5. Oversees the development of standard performance measures, clinical protocols, and improvement plans across Primary Care.
6. Resource Stewardship- Responsible for patient safety and quality of care variation in care through the use of evidence-based care guidelines and analytics to decrease the use of low-value tests and services, and to drive care to the lowest cost-appropriate venues.
7. Sets metrics, monitors, and manages clinical productivity within Primary Care.
8. Optimize care experience including patients’ access to care.
9. Responsible for the financial performance of Primary Care.
10. Partners with Philanthropy to develop and implement a system-wide Primary Care philanthropic campaign.
11. Participates in various external forums and serves as a representative of HFH on the national front applying clinical experience and research in patient care improvement to leverage grant funding, national policy, etc.
12. Partner with other leaders to promote and champion inclusive workplace culture. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Doctorate degree in Medicine with Residency Training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics required.
• Certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics required.
• Strong clinical experience as a Primary Care physician.
• MBA or MHA preferred.
• Ten (10) or more years of clinical and executive leadership experience, including responsibility for fiscal and medical staff management.
• Experience in an extensive, advanced, complex health system is essential. Experience within an integrated care system that includes multiple hospitals, a pluralistic medical staff, as well as an insurance product is ideal.
• A proven track record in improving quality and safety in a complex health system is required. Must be a leader and champion of quality.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current trends in health care, including physician-hospital relations, physician practice models, access issues, quality improvement processes, clinical information systems, and the implications of the changing healthcare environment for medical credentialing are essential.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Must be licensed or qualified for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Michigan and be Board Certified as a Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatric physician.
• Must possess the following personal qualities:
• Self-directed
• Flexible and committed to the team concept
• Comfortable, able, and agile in a matrix reporting structure.
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Open to new learning experiences
• Accept and respect diversity without judgment
• Demonstrate customer service values

Founded in 1915, the Henry Ford Medical Group is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced group practices. The 1,900-member group of physicians and researchers fosters innovation and advancement in clinical care, education and research while encouraging improvement in technology and patient care processes.

As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, Henry Ford Health trains more than 1,500 medical students, residents, and fellows annually in more than 50 accredited programs. Its dedication to education and research is supported by nearly $100 million in annual grants.

The medical group’s focus areas are further enriched by the new Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences, a 30-year partnership created to set a new standard for how individuals and communities experience care across the state of Michigan and the nation. This joint research enterprise is in pursuit of a robust NCI-designated cancer program, a focus on academic medical and health education of the future, and fighting health disparities. Henry Ford Health also has a long-standing relationship with Wayne State University.

With 33,000 team members, Henry Ford Health comprises five acute care hospitals, three behavioral health facilities, 250+ ambulatory sites, Health Alliance Plan (a health insurance and wellness company) and a clinically integrated network. The system's flagship, Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, is a Level 1 Trauma Center recognized for clinical excellence in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, multi-organ transplants and cancer treatment.