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Chief Physician Executive

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
Job Description & Requirements

Chief Physician Executive

StartDate: ASAP

Chief Physician Executive

Catholic Health

Buffalo, NY

The Opportunity

Catholic Health, a $1.65B health system in Buffalo, New York, announces an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished, dynamic physician leader to serve as Chief Physician Executive.

The Chief Physician Executive (CPE) is responsible for collaborating on the strategic vision of the delivery of care, while establishing and implementing proper processes and protocols. The CPE leads the clinical enterprise and is accountable for developing and achieving highly reliable quality care with excellent value consistent with the Mission of Catholic Health across the system. Additionally, the CPE will be responsible for maintaining and developing ongoing strong relationships with Catholic Medical Partners, capitalizing on the value of the integrated delivery network for continued growth of Catholic Health.

The Chief Physician Executive will provide strategic executive physician leadership and clinical expertise to ensure the highest level of physician quality and productivity, physician and medical staff recruiting and credentialing, physician talent management, and physician service improvement work efforts are achieved. The CPE shares responsibility for developing strategy and budgets, leading clinical transformation and innovation within the system. While defining and leading population health initiatives, the CPE will align the results and effectiveness of the entire clinical care delivery team, ensuring that care is provided to the highest possible level of quality and safety standards, resulting in the greatest value for the population served while aligned around Clinical Care Delivery priorities.

The CPE will have responsibility and oversight for the establishment of superior Graduate Medical educational opportunities that will enhance care and replenish our practice community. This position will also develop business, leadership, and change management skills throughout the medical staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting, while facilitating clinical standardization, and systemizing our approach to Clinical Research and Graduate Medical Education throughout Catholic Health.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Medical Degree from a medical school recognized by the New York State Board of Regents.
  • MBA/MHA or equivalent Management Degree strongly preferred.
  • Board Certified Physician
  • Valid New York State Medical License, or eligible to obtain NY State licensure.
  • A minimum of seven years (7) of relevant work experience in a health care leadership position including managed care contract negotiations and demonstrated performance in improving public health.
  • At least five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant work experience in a senior health care leadership position with a proven track record in an executive role, specifically with operational responsibility within a progressive integrated health system.
  • Experience in a multi-facility healthcare organization of significant size and complexity strongly preferred.
  • Ten (10) years of clinical practice experience required.
  • Experience leading care delivery along with the continuum of care, with a particular preference for effectively leading large-scale ambulatory and/or continuing care clinical operations.
  • Experience leading pay-for-performance and strong scorecard-based High Performing Healthcare System operations.


The Organization

Catholic Health (“the System”), based in Buffalo, New York, is one of upstate New York’s leading and largest integrated health care systems. The System serves a population of approximately 1.5M people in Erie County, New York, and neighboring counties. With more than 10,000 employees, a 1,600-member medical staff, 1,200 licensed beds across six campuses and $1.65B in annual revenue, this dynamic health care system provides a comprehensive network of high quality advanced medical care, primary care, post-acute care, and senior services. These programs and services are provided across four member hospitals, multiple ambulatory care sites, four skilled nursing facilities, three home care agencies, a PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, and community-based behavioral health services spanning 74 access points across the full continuum of care.

The Location

Buffalo, New York is located on the eastern side of Lake Erie near Niagara Falls and the Canadian border. As the second-largest city in New York State, Buffalo has more than one million people living in its metropolitan area. Coined “The City of Good Neighbors,” Buffalo is notorious for its friendly residents and welcoming sense of community. With its growing population and diverse culture, it is understandable how Buffalo has become such a desirable location for young professionals and families.

Considered to be one of the best places to live in New York, many people are moving to Buffalo for its affordability, education opportunities, and employment options. Providing its residents with a mixture of urban and suburban living, Buffalo knows how to blend big-city perks with all the conveniences of suburban life.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $500,000 – 600,000, however, base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Catholic Health offers a competitive benefits package.

For Nominations Or Confidential Consideration Please Contact

Rachael Burns, Vice President

Heather Van Hecke, Consultant

Physician and Leadership Solutions - Executive Search

AMN Healthcare

Heather.VanHecke@amnhealthcare.com

  • #BESRecruitment


Facility Location

Nestled on the banks of Lake Erie and at the southern end of the Niagara River, Buffalo is New York’s second largest city right behind the Big Apple. Cultures blend in this waterfront city known for its culinary delights and friendly inhabitants who welcome newcomers with open arms. Discover the unique urban and historical neighborhoods that add to the city’s charm and character, or spend some time relaxing at one of the 20 parks found around town.

Job Benefits

About the Company

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