Salary: $170,000 - $190,000.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Chief Medical Officer
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
**Must Reside in New York State**
Job Summary:The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for the development and execution of effective healthcare programs and policies, focusing on preventive care, integrated care, best practices, and healthcare access. Collaboration will be a crucial aspect of your role, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative healthcare solutions that address the unique needs of our company.
Organizational Overview: Forward Leading IPA (FLIPA) is a nonprofit membership association of safety net providers working in partnership to provide the highest quality integrated healthcare to historically underserved populations in Upstate New York since 2017. FLIPA is renowned for its commitment to integrating primary care, behavioral health, and social care needs. Our growing membership serves individuals across more than 27 counties and includes federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), behavioral health providers, and a rural health network consisting of eight county public health departments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: At Forward Leading IPA (FLIPA), we deeply value diversity in background, experience, and thought. We are committed to creating an environment of belonging where all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs that promote quality improvement and operational efficiency.
- Support relationships/agreements with external partners, contractors, and vendors.
- Develop and execute the organizations clinical vision, strategies and objectives, aligning them with its goals and mission.
- Supervise staff engaged in VBP and Performance Management activities.
- Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and implement long-term strategies for growth and sustainability.
- Stay updated on emerging trends, research, and best practices in healthcare to ensure that the organization remains at the forefront of medical advancements.
- Performance Management:
- Monitor performance metrics and operational efficiency in value-based payment arrangements, making adjustments as necessary to achieve optimal results.
- Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements.
- Establish relationships with FLIPA Member providers to advance VBP and associated programs and to incorporate FLIPA member needs in the strategy.
- Design, collaborate and participate in Performance Management Committee and related cohorts and meetings.
- Financial Oversight:
- Participate in budget review, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure financial health and sustainability.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Collaborate with Compliance Officer to support policy and procedure development, implementation, and regular update and review.
- Team Development:
Lead interdisciplinary teams, encouraging collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing among medical professionals and staff.
Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement, monitoring key performance indicators, and implementing initiatives to optimize healthcare delivery.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution with active, unrestricted license to practice medicine and current Board-Certification.
- Extensive Medicare and Medicaid experience with in-depth knowledge of risk adjustment and value-based programs in addition to state and federal regulations
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
- Outstanding communication and people skills
- Knowledge of industrys legal rules and guidelines
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
- Familiarity with MS Office and various business software
Salary Range:
- Salary is commensurate to education and experience with a range of pay $170,000 - $190,000.