Physician - Chief Medical Officer - Mercy Hospital Southeast - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Mercy Hospital Southeast, a 245-bed regional referral center serving a population of over 675,000 across five states, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead clinical strategy, quality improvement, and physician engagement. This executive role is pivotal in advancing Mercy’s mission of delivering exceptional care.

Position Overview:

The CMO will serve as the senior physician executive, responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care, promoting patient safety, an enhancing clinical performance. This role partner closely with operation leadership and medical staff to foster a culture of excellence, innovation and accountability

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight and coordination of contracted medical directors in collaboration with operation leaders
• Lead and participate in quality, risk management, and patient safety initiatives
• Champion efforts to position Mercy Hospital Southeast as the provider of choice in the region
• Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and patient experience
• Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and professional development among clinical teams
• Integrate quality improvement, risk mitigation, and safety programs across departments

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification in a recognized specialty
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a medical director or in a physician executive role
• Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical governance, and medical management.

Benefits:

• Competitive executive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits effective on day one (medical, dental, vision, CME)
• Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Retirement plans with employer contributions and matching options
• Relocation Assistance
• Opportunity to maintain clinical practice alongside leadership responsibility

About Cape Girardeau, Missouri:

Located along the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis, Cape Girardeau offers a unique blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities.  The community features:

• A vibrant downtown with local boutiques, dining, and scenic riverfront views
• Home to the Southeast Missouri State University and Division 1 athletics
• Access to top-ranked recreational facilities inkling Dahousie Golf Club
• Family friendly environment with excellent schools and community events

Mercy physicians are pioneering a new model of care. As part of one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S., this physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group is the foundation of care and well-being of our patients in seven states, delivered cohesively through 43 hospitals, 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, and our robust virtual care platform. Working with Mercy provides all the advantages of a large organization balanced by an uncompromising commitment to engage physicians in leading and designing patient- and consumer-centric care.  You'll discover a friendly and collaborative environment rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the most personalized experience we can deliver. What sets us apart is our unique approach, beginning with physician leadership at the senior most roles within our organization and continuing into our care locations, where physicians and co-workers share leadership responsibility and embrace new thinking and the most recent clinical and hospital innovations to get health care right for everyone we serve.

It is a continuing goal to advance diversity and inclusion within our Mercy ministry. We cherish each person as created in the image of God and believe it is our responsibility to strive for excellence in establishing an environment of dignity for all.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:Education:Medical degree and board certification in a specialtyExperience:5 years private practice experiencePrior experience as a medical director or similar physician leadership experienceSkills, Knowledge, Abilities:Experience in medical management with knowledge/experience in healthcare operations, legal/risk management, lean management, quality and patient safety