Chief Medical Officer, Vice President - Quality Management

Chief Medical Officer, Vice President – Quality Management



Universal Health Services, Acute Care Division



Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania



Shape the future of patient care through executive leadership that makes a measurable difference. This opportunity offers an experienced physician leader the ability to strengthen clinical quality, advance patient safety, and align medical teams across a broad healthcare system.



The CMO Will Be Responsible For





- Leading clinical integration, quality management, patient safety, and medical staff operations.
- Developing care management strategies that improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and resource utilization.
- Serving as a key liaison between medical staff and administration to strengthen communication, collaboration, and physician alignment.
- Overseeing regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, hospital inspections, and quality reporting.
- Guiding medical staff credentialing, privileging, peer review, and leadership development.
- Supporting evidence-based clinical protocols, disease management programs, and standardized care practices.
- Directing quality improvement efforts involving clinical data, root cause analysis, infection prevention, and case management.
- Managing the medical affairs budget and incorporating clinical priorities into strategic planning.





The CMO Will Be Expected To





- Build a data-driven culture of continuous improvement in quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
- Partner with hospital executives and physician leaders to implement clinical strategies and achieve strong performance.
- Establish meaningful quality indicators and use outcomes data to guide decisions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state requirements, CMS conditions of participation, and The Joint Commission standards.
- Mentor medical staff leaders and promote accountability, teamwork, and exceptional patient experiences.
- Support clinical technology implementation and the integration of evidence-based practices into care delivery.
- Oversee medical education and patient safety training, including healthcare error reporting.
- Collaborate on initiatives that support inpatient and outpatient growth.
- Travel approximately 25% within the United States.





A Qualified Candidate Will Possess The Following





- An MD and an unrestricted medical license.
- At least 10 years of clinical practice experience.
- Leadership experience in medical staff organization activities and previous management experience within a healthcare delivery system.
- Strong consensus-building skills and the ability to educate, mentor, and lead physicians.
- Highly developed organizational, interpersonal, and management skills.
- A systems perspective with the ability to connect clinical priorities, operational performance, and organizational strategy.
- Knowledge of healthcare industry trends, clinical technology vendors, data management, medical records coding, and hospital billing.
- Board certification in medical management preferred.
- An advanced degree, such as an MBA or MPH, preferred.





This Opportunity Offers





- Competitive compensation (base, bonus and equity) and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- 401(k) with company match and a discounted stock purchase plan.
- Student loan refinancing program.
- Career development opportunities within an extensive healthcare network.
- The opportunity to influence clinical strategy, support physician leaders, and improve patient outcomes across multiple hospitals.





For consideration, inquiries, nominations and applications should be submitted to:



Susan Ellis, Senior Recruiting Consultant



Career1Source



Call/Text 610.598.0136



Email: [email protected]




- Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the CMO job.