Vice President, Medical Affairs

The Vice President of Medical Affairs (VPMA) is a key physician leader responsible for advancing Sanford Health's mission, vision, and values within their designated sub-region/market. Reporting directly to the Chief Physician, the VPMA collaborates with the Market President, Chief Medical Officer, and other system and local leaders to ensure clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and superior patient experience. This role provides strategic and operational leadership in physician engagement, quality improvement, patient safety, and recruitment, aligning regional performance with system-wide goals.

Practice Info

• Lakeland area population is approximately 10,000
• Access to the Rhinelander Airport in 30 minutes and the Central WI Airport is 90 minutes away
• Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary physician leader for the region, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and standards
• Act as the 'one-up' for Department Chairs and assume Department Chair responsibilities when a department lacks appointed leadership
• Conduct monthly meetings with Department Chairs to review performance, address challenges, and drive improvement initiatives
• Attend local Medical Executive Committee (MEC) meetings in a non-voting advisory capacity, supporting governance and collaboration between medical staff and administration
• Co-lead with the Regional President and Chief Medical Officer to monitor and improve ambulatory and acute care quality metrics
• Champion evidence-based practices and patient safety initiatives to achieve top-tier performance in clinical outcomes
• Drive strategies to enhance patient experience, ensuring care is compassionate, timely, and patient-centered
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement among physicians and advanced practice providers

Compensation

• Nationally competitive compensation plan

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• CME allowance
• Allowed time away
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs

Requirements

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)
• Medical Doctor (Required)
• No visa sponsorship available