Jefferson Health is seeking a dynamic and strategic Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) to provide clinical and operational leadership across hospital and community-based settings. This highly visible leadership role blends traditional medical staff oversight with a forward-looking focus on clinical transformation, business development, and community physician engagement.
The ACMO will play a critical role in advancing quality, safety, and patient experience while also helping expand the health system’s reach through strong physician partnerships and innovative care models.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership, Quality & Safety
Lead initiatives related to clinical quality, patient safety,utilizationreview, and regulatory compliance
Oversee peer review processes, FPPE/OPPE programs, and clinical performance improvement
Drive improvements in key metrics including LOS, CMI, throughput, Leapfrog, STARS, and patient experience
Ensure adherence to Joint Commission and Department of Health standards
Medical Staff Leadership & Governance
Serve as liaison to the Medical Executive Committee (MEC), Medical Staff Board, and key committees
Oversee medical staff governance, bylaws, and policy development
Support onboarding and engagement of new and existing physicians
Partner with department chairs to ensure effective physician performance oversight and alignment
Hospital Operations & Clinical Support
Partner with hospital leadership to improve patient flow, care coordination, and operational efficiency
Support case management andutilizationmanagement programs
Participate in accreditation, licensure, and survey readiness activities
Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders tooptimizeclinical and support service structures
Clinical Transformation & Innovation
Lead the advancement of value-based, patient-centered care models
Drive care pathway redesign, access strategies, and site-of-care optimization
Expand digital health, telemedicine, and hybrid care delivery models
Support population health and chronic disease management initiatives
Business Development & Strategic Growth
Partner with executive leadership toidentifyand execute growth opportunities and market expansion strategies
Support physician alignment, practice acquisitions, and partnership development
Provide clinical leadership for service line growth and network development
Represent the organization in business planning and strategic initiatives
Community Physician Engagement
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with community and independent physicians
Strengthenreferral networks andreduceoutmigration
Represent Jefferson Health in regional and professional forums
Support the development of a high-performing, integrated physician network
Program Leadership
Provide oversight of key areas including:
Case Management & Utilization Review (LOS, throughput)
Residency programs at JEM
Acute Care Surgery and priority clinical programs
CMI and acuity optimization in partnership with HIM
Quality and patient experience initiatives
Financial & Administrative Leadership
Partner with administrative teams on budget development and financial performance
Participate in data analysis, benchmarking, and special projects
Align clinical initiatives with organizational financial and operational goals
Physician & Staff Engagement
Promote a culture of collaboration, communication, and accountability
Conduct regular leadership roundingwith patients, staff, and providers
Ensure delivery of an excellent patient experience across all care settings
Qualifications
MD or DOrequired
Board Certification in a clinicalpracticespecialtyrequired
Active Medical License in Pennsylvania
3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital or health system medical leadership
3- 5yearsexperiencein quality improvement, medical staff governance, and clinical operations
Demonstrated success in physician engagement, program development, and change management
Demonstrated experience or interest in clinical transformation, population health, or business development strongly preferred
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Primary Location Address
609 West Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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