Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Administrative PayrollSutter Health is one of California’s most comprehensive healthcare systems and one of the nation’s largest, generating approximately $19.7 billion in revenues. Headquartered in Sacramento, Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system committed to health equity, community partnerships and innovative, high-quality patient care. Sutter’s 63K+ employees, 12,000+ physicians and clinicians, serve more than 3.6 million patients through its network of hospitals, medical foundations, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent and walk-in care centers, telehealth, home health and hospice services.

Nationally recognized for clinical excellence, Sutter Health's Eden Medical Center is a leading community hospital serving the East Bay and a regional destination for emergency care, stroke services, maternity care, cancer treatment and rehabilitation. Located in Castro Valley, California, Eden is home to a Level II Trauma Center and the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Alameda County. Eden Medical Center provides advanced, high-quality care close to home, offering services that include infusion therapy, robotic-assisted surgery and innovative imaging technology that supports neurosurgery and other specialty programs. At Eden Medical Center, employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented teams dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the communities Sutter Health serves.

The Chief Medical Executive (CME) is a key member of the Hospital’s Senior Administrative Team with primary activities in medical staff relations. The CME is a key member of the Hospital’s Senior Administrative Team with primary activities in medical staff relations, quality of care, patient safety, care continuity, patient experience, and Division/system leadership. This role reports directly to the Division CMO and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), and local and Sutter System Quality Teams to ensure the delivery of accessible patient-centered, high-quality, safe and equitable care. The CME plays a vital role in care integration and aligning local initiatives with Division and System strategies.

EDUCATION :

• Doctorate: Medical degree or DO degree with an active medical license
• CA Physician Licensure eligible

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a leadership role in a medical staff structure, such as functioning as a Medical Executive Committee member. At least five years’ experience as department chair, committee chair, medical director or chief of staff.

• Demonstrated team leadership and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong action planning skills, interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication skills are required. Flexibility, adaptability, motivation and creativity in dealing with change, timeliness and attention to detail are required as well.

• Experience working in a highly matrixed health care environment.

• Ability to read, write, hear and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $425,000.00 to $574,995.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.