What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Medical Affairs position at MMC001 Marshall Medical Center?
Department: Administration Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type: Regular - Per Diem Per Diem Type (if applicable): Non-RN Per Diem 2 Minimum Pay Range: $119.55 - $149.44 Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY The Vice President of Medical Affairs (VPMA) works in close partnership with the Chief of Medical Affairs (CMA) to ensure that Marshall consistently delivers safe, effective, and high-quality care. This role blends clinical leadership with hands-on operational involvement and plays a central part in shaping both clinical performance and the strategic direction of medical services. A core responsibility of the VPMA is cultivating strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with the medical staff. Serving as the primary liaison between medical staff and operational leadership, the VPMA ensures that physician perspectives are fully represented in decision-making and that clinical services remain high-quality, patient-centered, and aligned with organizational goals. This includes proactively engaging medical staff leaders, listening and responding to physician concerns, and fostering a culture of partnership, accountability, and mutual respect. The VPMA leads quality initiatives in collaboration with providers and operational leaders and drives clinical innovation—continually advancing care delivery by promoting evidence-based practices, modernizing clinical processes, and ensuring that Marshall remains current with evolving standards and emerging models of care. Reporting to the Chief of Medical Affairs, the VPMA works closely with the Chief Executive Team (CET), Medical Staff Committee Chairs, Medical Dyad leaders, Medical Group leadership, and leaders across Nursing, Ambulatory Services, Population Health, Ancillary Services, and the Chief of Medical Staff (COS). Together, they ensure the delivery of high-quality medical care in the most professional, safe, innovative, and cost-effective way across the entire continuum of care. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure/Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required. Current license to practice medicine granted by the State of California is required. Board certified in area of specialty. Incumbent must meet qualifications for Marshall Medical Staff membership as delineated in the Medical Staff Bylaws and be granted Medical Staff membership prior to hire. Must meet all DMV requirements for management positions. Knowledge/Experience: 10 years of progressive experience in healthcare. 3 year previous experience in a leadership role in a medical staff structure is strongly preferred, such as service on multiple medical staff committees and as a Medical Executive Committee member. Knowledge of strategic planning and quality improvement and clinical credibility with provider constituencies required. Demonstrated exceptional team leadership and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Flexibility, adaptability, motivation and creativity in dealing with change, timeliness and attention to detail required. Strong evidence of an understanding of the drivers and constraints shaping US healthcare and how these impact healthcare strategy at the national, state and local levels Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative action planning skills Demonstrated high degree of competence in listening, empathy, communication Excellent skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation and diplomacy. Well-developed skills in the creation and delivery of compelling presentations Trained in and demonstrated capability in the use of Kaizen philosophy and techniques Well versed in an understanding of and a demonstrated ability to lead and deliver on Marshall’s Ecosystem Behaviors High degree of proficiency in the use of EHRs, preferably Epic Proficient in use of Office 365 Competent in performance of data analyses, interpretation and critique A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.
Salary : $120 - $149