Nemours Children’s Health Jacksonville, FL, seeks a full-time Vice President Chief Medical Officer. This position reports to the President of North Florida. 

About The Position

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Jacksonville is responsible for providing leadership to associates at all Jacksonville locations while working collaboratively with the site practice administrator, chief nursing officer, president, and other medical and senior leaders. The CMO focuses on strategic planning, academic advancements, continuous improvement, quality & safety, and ensuring evidence–based care delivery. This position provides senior executive and physician leadership to Nemours Specialty Care- Jacksonville.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operational and financial performance of the Physician practices. 
• Works collaboratively with senior leaders to ensure the efficient and safe clinical operations of the clinic.
• Responsible for the clinical quality and safety of Jacksonville, Florida, operations in collaboration with the

Nemours Florida Chief of Quality Safety and Clinical Analytics.

• Supports and actively leads the clinical, research, and teaching component of the Nemours Mission. 
• Provides regular reports to the Florida Board of Managers and the Operations & Quality Committee of the Nemours Foundation Board of Directors.
• Actively collaborates with other physician and administrative leaders throughout Florida and the Nemours Enterprise, accomplishing the strategy and fulfilling the Nemours Mission and Vision. 
• Leads, demonstrates and supports the Nemours Standards of Behavior and organizational culture. 
• Actively supports and leads Nemour's Continuous Improvement (CI) journey and the Next Frontier strategic goals, driving value to the patient and family and eliminating waste.
• Actively supports Nemours Florida network development strategy as a key supporting member of the network operations team to expand the clinical network and develop community hospital partnerships.
• Actively supports the Family Advisory Council and the family-centered care philosophy embraced by Nemours.

Requirements

• At least five years of leadership experience
• Have a current FL medical license or be able to obtain an unrestricted FL medical license.
• Boarded in their respected Specialty. 
• Post Graduate Degree such as an M.D. Ph.D., D.O., M.B.A (MBA preferred but not required), or foreign equivalent. 
• Participation in research and publications

For confidential consideration, please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Michael Erhard, MD, MBA

President, North Florida, and Nemours Executive Sponsor of Quality and Safety

 michael.erhard@nemours.org

 With a copy to Fernando Moncada, CPRP

Physician Recruiter 

Fernando.moncada@nemours.org

About Nemours

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, Nemours Health is a not-for-profit pediatric health system dedicated to life-changing medical care and research, helping kids grow up healthy, advocating for kids nationally, and training tomorrow’s pediatric experts. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children annually in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics, and primary care practices in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education, and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their children as if they were our own.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reduce health disparities, and help build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients, and families. 

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treating every child as our own, visit us at www.nemours.org

Jacksonville is Florida’s River City by the Sea. With 840 square miles, it is the largest city in the United States. It is a city that still has a small-town atmosphere but has grown to become a sophisticated business city with a penchant for culture, sports, and exceptional quality of life.

The area is home to over 35 miles of sandy, white beaches; more than 55 world-class golf courses, including the Stadium Course at Sawgrass; beautiful state parks; luxurious spas and resorts. Cultural attractions include the Jacksonville Symphony, the Florida Theatre, which offers national performers on stage nearly every night of the year, touring Broadway shows; and the Museum of Science and History.

 Nemours offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes productivity and quality-based financial incentives, relocation, health, life, dental, CME, 403B Retirement Plan with matching, 457-retirement savings plan, licensure, and dues allowance. Florida has no state income tax, and Nemours is not-for-profit; full-time employed physicians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.