What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Medical Officer - New London Hospital position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
Overview
Dartmouth Health is pleased to announce a national search for the next Chief Medical Officer of New London Hospital in New London, New Hampshire.
New London Hospital (NLH) is seeking a collaborative and dynamic leader who can promote partnerships and communication across the medical staff, nursing staff, and all professionals within the organization and health system. The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering the highest quality care and holding providers accountable to the policies and procedures that support this goal. A track record of accomplishing big goals and establishing critical trust within provider teams is vital.
About New London Hospital:
Founded in 1918, New London Hospital is a nonprofit, 25-bed critical access hospital serving 15 communities in the Mt. Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region of central New Hampshire. NLH provides primary care, emergency, and specialized clinical services in a patient- and family-centered environment. As a strategic partner and member of the Dartmouth Health system, NLH is able to bring health care experts into the community both in New London and at our Newport Health Center so residents receive academic-level care close to home.
New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee Region is considered the ideal New England destination for travelers and locals. With a mix of shops, services, restaurants and entertainment, the area offers a wide variety of activities during all four seasons. The communities come alive with festivals, farmers markets, concerts, and fairs, and nearby lakes and mountains serve as playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
About Dartmouth Health:
Dartmouth Health is New Hampshire’s largest, and only academic, health system. Dartmouth Health serves patients from across northern New England and provides access to more than 1,800 providers. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Health Children’s hospital, 6 member hospitals, 30 ambulatory clinic locations across the region, a Visiting Nurse Association, and the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care.
At Dartmouth Health, we believe that the diversity of our patients, people, and community shows a strength we support and celebrate. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive, honoring all within our organization and the communities we serve. Our belief is simple and actionable: Dartmouth Health is better when we embrace each other with open hearts and minds, confront our biases, and take a stand for equity and inclusion.
About the job:Reporting in a matrix structure to the President and CEO of NLH and the Chief Clinical Officer of Dartmouth Health, the CMO of New London Hospital is responsible for ensuring high quality, patient-centered care by leading clinical and quality initiatives that support the provision of consistent clinical performance and practice standards across the hospital.
The CMO will partner with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer in a triad model to ensure all inpatient and outpatient departments are running efficiently and meeting targets. The CMO will, alongside other senior leaders, manage all physicians and advanced practice provider contracts and work to recruit new providers. The role also ensures that independent physicians and outreach clinics meet or exceed the NLH standards of care.
Minimum qualifications:
Qualified candidates will possess an MD or DO degree and American Board Certification in their specialty. Candidates are encouraged to continue active clinical practice while in this role. An MBA, Medical Management certification, or similar training is preferred.
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare leadership. Experience in a non-profit organization and critical access hospital environment is preferred.
Candidates are requested to supply a resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter, and diversity statement for this search.
Please address cover letters to the Search Chair:
Lauren Geddes Wirth, MD
President and CEO, New London Hospital
All application material should be submitted to:
Carrie Moore, DBA Executive Recruiter, Dartmouth Health
Carrie.E.Moore@hitchcock.org
Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
