Chief Medical Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Functions as Chief Medical Officer of Kanakanak Hospital, a 16-bed Critical Access hospital, on behalf of Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC). BBAHC is a regional tribal health organization that provides a variety of services and the CMO will serve to promote health and clinical service across the system. This is an employed at-will position in accordance with the Bylaws of BBAHC Kanakanak Hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation with degree of Doctor of Medicine and/or Osteopathic Medicine from a U.S. or Canadian medical school listed as approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, in the list published for the year of graduation. Certification by one of the Boards of the American Board of Medical Specialists required. MBA, MHA, MPH, or other advanced degree preferred.

Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State or Territory required. If licensed in any other state or territory, must receive State of Alaska licensure to practice medicine within one year of hire and maintain such licensure continuously thereafter.

Must be ABMS certified in a medical specialty.

Must be an active member of the Medical Staff at the time of hire and remain a member of the Medical Staff while serving as Chief Medical Officer. Medical Staff membership criteria, credentialing, and privilege's must be in accordance with and subject to Medical Staff Bylaws.

As required by Article IX, Section 1 of the Bylaws of the BBAHC, not excluded or subject to exclusion from any federal healthcare program.

Prior experience in medical leadership and administration with three years minimum preferred and able to perform the duties/functions as noted.

Clinical leadership skills in quality and utilization management, clinical effectiveness and outcomes, clinical staff development, and clinical protocol development.

Demonstrated superior performance in physician leadership roles. Recognized for knowledge in clinical process improvement.

Knowledge of methods, principles and practices of management and finance. Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of groups and agencies. Business skills in planning, information systems use, reimbursement and managed care, healthcare economics, medical malpractice management, program development, and marketing/referral base development.

Solid knowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation processes.

Demonstrated management, leadership, and executive capacities. Successful performance as a team member.

Significant understanding of and experience with performance improvement and quality management programs.

Ability to teach and educate and to effectively articulate positions. Excellent coaching, counseling, and mentoring skills.

Prefer working experience in rural healthcare, hospital, nursing home, community service, and governmental agencies, including the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior Medical supervision experience is desired. (This is to be determined on an individual basis).

Must be able to communicate in English clearly (oral, written and electronically).

Wiling and able to fly in small aircraft, mainly for village visits.