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Chief Medical Officer

Columbia Memorial Hospital
Astoria, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Oregon Health & Science University in collaboration with Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon is searching for a full-time Chief Medical Officer physician to join as a senior leader in Astoria, Oregon. The CMO will provide high level strategic, and executive level leadership for the Professional Staff within the Critical Access Hospital and the CMH outpatient clinics.

This position fully supports CMH's mission to provide excellence, leadership, and compassion in the enhancement of health for those we serve. This leader is the torchbearer for helping deepen the collaborative relationship and partnership between CMH, a small, community hospital serving the rural communities on the northern Oregon coast, and OHSU.

The Chief Medical Officer at Columbia Memorial Hospital will direct, mentor, and oversee members of the CMH Professional Staff. In partnership with CMH senior hospital administration and the Professional Staff of CMH, the CMO directs the organization of services to deliver high quality and safe patient care. Additionally, the CMO is responsible for managing CMH's quality assurance, performance improvement, utilization review and peer review processes. This position devotes .2 FTE to providing patient care at a CMH outpatient clinic or department.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Required

  • Medical Degree from an accredited institution for medical education.
  • Board certified in area of specialty
  • Current unrestricted licensure as a physician with the Ability to be licensed in the State of Oregon.
  • 2 years of experience as a high­ performing physician leader in a healthcare delivery system.
  • Experience that demonstrates results in clinical integration / transformation and clinical IT initiatives.
  • Experience that demonstrates expertise in all aspects of assigned functions.
  • Experience that demonstrates fiscal accountability
  • Experience that demonstrates know ledge of quality infrastructure including how to implement decision tools, clinical protocols and guidelines and care management outcome assessments.
  • Proven ability to understand and update strategic plans, successfully collaborate on new initiatives, and suggest organizational development changes

Preferred

  • MBA, MPH or similar advanced healthcare management degree, preferred.
  • 5 or more years of leadership experience.
  • 2 or more years of experience in a rural hospital setting preferred.
  • Prior experience participating in the development of operating policies and programs in an acute care setting preferred.
  • About Us

    Columbia Memorial Hospital is located on the North Oregon Coast in Astoria, Oregon, which has been listed as a top place to live by numerous magazines and websites. The natural beauty of the North Oregon Coast, the friendliness of small-town life, and the vibrant arts and restaurant scene make this a great place to live.

    Columbia Memorial Hospital enjoys a collaborative relationship with Oregon Health & Science University. The relationship includes primary care, cancer care, cardiology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, telemedicine, and other Medical Group clinics.

    CMH-OHSU Health providers have the professional support and academic resources to support their care and are able to participate in educational and training opportunities.

    Serving families living and visiting the North Coast since 1880, we are the fastest growing rural hospital in the state of Oregon. We are a full-service, not-for-profit, Level IV Trauma and Critical Access Hospital located on the north coast of Oregon, and we are one of only five remaining independent hospitals in the state. CMH is a hub for health care in the region. With a team of more than 900 caregivers, we are deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of our community. We are always seeking new ways to innovate and advance our level of care and service so that members of our community.

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