Chief Medical Officer - Ambulatory

Job Description

The Chief Medical Officer – Ambulatory works closely with the Vice President & President – Physician Enterprise and other clinical and administrative leaders to enhance the value‑based performance of Baptist Medical Group (BMG) and Baptist Health Care ACO, LLC, an approved Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Core activities include quality improvement, utilization/cost management, coding and documentation improvement, regulatory compliance, access/patient experience enhancement, and information technology infrastructure/EHR optimization. The position oversees all BMG primary‑care physicians with a focus on Care Effectiveness, Coding, Credentialing, Compliance, and Citizenship, while collaborating with revenue cycle, information technology, third‑party payors, regulatory and accrediting agencies, marketing/community relations, provider recruitment, hospital credentialing, quality and peer review committees, and others. The Chief Medical Officer leads the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, care‑management pathways, and best practices, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as accreditation requirements. The role includes overseeing training and continuing education for BMG primary‑care providers and is anticipated to be 20‑40% clinical and 60‑80% administrative.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Baptist Health Care (BHC)/BMG leadership and primary‑care providers.
• Stay informed about political, government, insurance, and local practice developments that may affect physicians and the organization.
• Chair the Primary Care Leadership Committee (PCLC), serve as Chief of Ambulatory Staff for the Baptist Hospital Medical Executive Committee, and assist in BHC Financial Assistance Committee reviews.
• Meet regularly with third‑party payors to enhance partnerships and review BMG performance, and provide input to internal stakeholders on managed‑care contracting strategy.
• Evaluate and recommend new products, programs, and services that may benefit patients, and monitor current programs for effectiveness.
• Mentor physicians on value‑based care concepts and cultivate future members of PCLC and the Baptist Health Care ACO Board of Managers.
• Educate and manage interactions across BMG physicians of all specialties, collaborating with the Population Health team to deliver coordinated care.
• Participate in policy review, perform analysis, and make recommendations.
• Develop and maintain a system that provides feedback to BMG primary‑care providers on Care Effectiveness, Coding, Credentialing, Compliance, and Citizenship.
• Achieve all agreed‑to goals and objectives within specified time frames, contributing to the organization’s mission.
• Ensure departmental operational excellence by delivering quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Manage team members, including orientation, development, evaluation, and performance monitoring, while participating in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting staff.
• Exercise fiscal management of the department, ensuring proper utilization of organizational resources.
• Communicate departmental, organizational, and industry information effectively to staff.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.
• May be required to remain on campus before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.

Qualifications

Work Experience

• 5+ years of post‑residency clinical practice required.
• 3+ years of leadership or administrative experience in a health‑system or managed‑care organization required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In‑depth knowledge of the healthcare industry, including finance, legislative policy, economics, service delivery, and trends in insurance and consumer markets.
• Experience with ACO and/or Clinically Integrated Network operations.
• Competence in managed‑care contracting strategy and execution.
• Strong communication skills as a leader.
• Demonstrated commitment to high clinical standards and patient concern.
• Strong professional, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Desire to be active in civic and community engagement.

Education

• Doctorate in Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related field preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) or Medical Doctor (MD) licensed in the State of Florida required.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice required.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC prohibits discrimination against any workforce member or applicant for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA.