Permanent Executive Chief Medical Officer Leadership Jobs in New York

The Opportunity:Orlando Health announces an exceptional opportunity for an exemplary physician leader to serve as the Inaugural Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health. The healthcare system is recognized around the world for Central Florida’s only pediatric and adult level I trauma program and the home to the nation’s largest neonatal intensive care unit. For fifteen consecutive years, UNSWR has ranked OHAPH on its Best Children’s Hospital list in multiple pediatric specialties. Reporting to Justin Williams, President OHAPH, the Inaugural Chief Medical Officer will be a member of the executive leadership team for OHAPH. The CMO is responsible for overseeing and advancing all aspects of quality and patient safety and advancing care delivery capabilities. In collaboration with other leaders, the CMO focuses on understanding, addressing and improving operational processes, to improve quality and safety, but also make it easier to deliver care while simultaneously improving access, throughput, and experience (both provider and patient). The CMO is responsible for the hospital staff to ensure evidence-based practice standards, protocols, and direction are in place, and ensures the highest quality and efficiency of patient care in accord with the organization’s mission and values. The CMO acts as the primary liaison between Administration and the hospital staff on a wide variety of matters relevant to developing and sustaining a strong collaborative relationship. The CMO is also responsible for overseeing and advancing medical staff affairs processes, including privileging, credentialing, peer review, and provider performance (both clinical and behavioral). In addition, the CMO supports and advances physician recruitment, retention, and engagement endeavors along with the educational experience of all trainees. The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience as a clinical physician required.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of physician leadership experience including a strong quality and safety background.
• MD, DO, MD/PhD or equivalent is required.
• Board certified in pediatrics or a pediatric sub-specialty.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Florida.
• The CMO requires leadership skills commensurate with a history of leadership roles/responsibilities and an understanding of behavioral and organizational change methodology.
• Demonstrated experience in executing quality improvement methodologies; and knowledge and/or experience with models for the evaluation of resource use, influencing factors and analysis.
• Evidence of a strong history of working effectively with a wide range of constituents including all the providers and leadership withing the system.
• An outstanding listener. Someone who facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.
• Strong management skills, including the ability to manage and mentor providers, build organizational capability and collaborate effectively with peers.
• An inspiring leader who can drive clinical quality and build a strong management team which is driven by and accountable for results; a proven ability and record of leading an organization through growth, change and expansion.
• Highly effective facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

The Organization: Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children (OHAPH) has 156 beds. Caring for its patients are nearly 200 pediatric subspecialty physicians and 75 advanced practice professionals. OHAPH also has a pediatric residency program accredited by ACGME comprised of 42 pediatric residents and has 7 pediatric fellowship programs. The hospital has consistently been recognized as a national leader in pediatric care. Since 2008, these touchpoints of excellence have placed Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital as a Best Children’s Hospital in the United States. For fifteen consecutive years, USNWR has ranked OHAPH on its Best Children’s Hospitals list in multiple pediatric specialties. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies have joined the ranks of fewer than 400 healthcare organizations to be recognized for superior quality in nursing care that meets the gold standard in nursing: The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program. Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $12 billion of assets under management with more than 5,450+ beds that serves the southeastern United States and Puerto Rico, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Their mission is "To improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve." Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks, including 25 hospitals in Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico, 12 free-standing emergency departments, 10 hospital care at home facilities, a large multispecialty medical group (Orlando Health Medical Group), and a clinically integrated network (Orlando Health Network). Orlando Health's facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, and highly qualified staff have distinguished the system as a healthcare leader for nearly 3 million Central Florida residents and millions of visitors annually.  The Region:Best known for theme parks, Orlando is home to more than a dozen family attractions, including Walt Disney World, Epcot, Sea Life Orlando Aquarium, and Universal Orlando, making the central Florida city the "Theme Park Capital of the World." Orlando is also home to industry, including high-tech, aviation and aerospace, biotechnology research, film and television production, and manufacturing. The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando is the second largest in the country, with an average of nearly 200 events annually. Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to:Jennifer Schaulin, Executive PartnerHeather Van Hecke, ConsultantPhysician and Leadership Solutions – Executive SearchAMN Healthcare Heather.VanHecke@amnhealthcare.com

Seeking a visible, on the ground physician executive leader for the role of Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming.  The Opportunity:Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County announces an exceptional opportunity for a visible, process-focused, and relationship-centered physician executive to serve as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the not-for-profit, full-service regional critical access hospital located in scenic southwest Wyoming. This is an incredible opportunity to join a mission-driven leadership team and contribute to a culture grounded in compassionate, person-centered care. The Chief Medical Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer with essential partnerships across Quality, Nursing, Risk Management, and the medical staff. The CMO will serve as the senior clinical voice for the hospital and will be responsible for enhancing quality outcomes, strengthening medical staff processes, and improving patient flow and clinical efficiency while fostering a culture of equity, respect, and teamwork. The CMO will act as the primary liaison between administration and the medical staff, ensuring consistent communication and alignment across clinical operations, governance, and performance improvement. This role requires a pragmatic, emotionally intelligent, patient-focused leader dedicated to serving the mission of “compassionate care for every life we touch.”The incoming CMO will bring credibility, humility, and operational understanding to a small, community-focused hospital with a deeply invested medical staff and leadership team. The Ideal Candidate: •    Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive physician leadership experience in a hospital or health system.•    Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.•    Eligible for licensure in the State of Wyoming.•    Demonstrated success in quality, safety, medical staff leadership, and clinical governance. •    Experience with rural or community-based hospitals strongly preferred.•    Operational understanding of workflows across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural areas.•    Servant leader with humility that is team-oriented, approachable and grounded.•    Loyalty to the mission, community and hospital.•    Strong appreciation for small-town dynamics and relationship-driven environments.•    Fairness and consistency in all peer review, governance and interpersonal interactions.The Organization: Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is a not-for-profit, 58 staffed bed, regional critical access hospital in scenic southwest Wyoming. The full-service hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is operating for the sole purpose of promoting the health of people in its service area. It is the region’s primary community hospital, serving a population of over 43,000 with 610 employees and a dedicated medical staff of ~47 providers. The hospital offers a broad range of specialties including OB/GYN, internal medicine, oncology, pediatrics, ENT, surgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, neurology, anesthesiology, pathology, and hospital medicine. MHSC maintains a CMS 4-Star quality rating and is the only OB provider in southwest Wyoming. Specialty and oncology care are supported through partnerships with the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute. MHSC also offers a full-service laboratory, a sleep center, physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, speech therapy, telepsychiatry, and much more. The Medical Imaging Center includes the first and only large-bone MRI in the area, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET scan, and 3D digital mammography, as well as a 64-slice CT scanner in the region. The state-of-the-art Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center is an affiliate partner of University of Utah Health’s Huntsman Cancer Institute, offering radiation oncology, hematology, and medical oncology. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County was named one of America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek. The Region:Rock Springs, Wyoming located in Sweetwater County, offers a welcoming, tight-knit community with abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, hunting, fishing, biking, skiing, and access to Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The area offers excellent schools, family-friendly living, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community connection. Rock Springs has a wealth of historical knowledge along with an award-winning downtown waiting to be explored. Salt Lake City is approximately 2.5 hours away, offering metropolitan amenities while preserving the benefits of a rural lifestyle.