Chief Medical Officer Permanent Jobs in Rock Springs, WY

Chief Medical OfficerMemorial Hospital of Sweetwater CountyRock Springs, WYThe 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.
• Board certification in a clinical discipline required (active or prior certification acceptable.)

The Organization:Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is a not-for-profit, 25-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. Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to:Heather Van Hecke, ConsultantPhysician and Leadership Solutions – Executive SearchAMN Healthcare Heather.VanHecke@amnhealthcare.com#HEC#BESmith#BESRecruitment#AMNHealthcare#LI-HV3

President, St. Peter’s Health Medical GroupSt. Peter’s HealthHelena, MTThe Opportunity:St. Peter’s Health seeks a seasoned physician executive with demonstrated experience leading a multi-specialty medical group or similarly complex physician enterprise. This is not envisioned as a first-time physician executive role. The ideal candidate will bring the maturity, judgment and credibility to lead an established medical group while developing the next generation of physician and administrative leaders. Experience working in, developing or implementing a physician-administrator dyad model is strongly preferred. Clinical practice is not required; however, a candidate who has practiced recently and wishes to maintain a limited clinical presence may find that experience valuable in maintaining firsthand connection to the realities of practice.The Position: The President of St. Peter’s Health Medical Group (SPHMG) serves as a core member of the St. Peter’s Health Executive Leadership Team and provides overall strategic, operational and physician leadership for a rapidly growing, highly integrated medical group of approximately 175–180 physicians and advanced practice providers. The Medical Group has more than doubled in size over the past six years and is a major driver of St. Peter’s Health’s ability to provide high-quality care and access across Helena and the surrounding communities.This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to build on a strong, community-focused physician culture while advancing the Medical Group to its next stage of maturity. The President will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and physician and administrative leaders to strengthen the Medical Group’s leadership infrastructure, mature its developing dyad model, improve responsiveness and decision-making, and ensure that physicians, advanced practice providers and staff are empowered to lead effectively.The successful leader will be highly visible and accessible, with a strong bias toward listening, relationship building and collaborative problem solving. The President will balance local autonomy and accountability with the need for greater standardization, operational discipline, access, quality and financial stewardship. The role also provides the opportunity to advance strategic clinical partnerships across Montana while preserving St. Peter’s Health’s local governance, independence and community-centered approach.The Ideal Candidate:

• Required Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Preferred Completed advanced coursework in administrative medicine/physician leadership and/or a Master’s Degree in a business discipline.
• Board certification in their specialty with at least five years of clinical practice experience and demonstrated senior physician leadership/management experience.
• Current or eligible for Montana medical licensure.
• A respected, board-certified physician executive with significant leadership experience in a multi-specialty medical group, physician enterprise or comparable environment.
• Demonstrated success partnering with administrative leaders and empowering physician leaders through clear decision rights, accountability and shared governance.
• Strong understanding of ambulatory and physician enterprise operations, including access, recruitment, productivity, quality, patient experience, physician compensation and financial performance.

The Organization:St. Peter's Health is a $370M+ net revenue, independent, nonprofit health care system located in Helena, Montana. Services include but are not limited to a 99-bed acute care hospital, physician clinics, 24-bed behavioral health unit, urgent care clinics, home health and hospice care, cancer care, dialysis and ambulance services. St. Peter’s Health provides services to an estimated 97,000 residents from a five-county area (Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Powell, Meagher and Jefferson counties). The organization is overseen by a volunteer board of directors that includes leaders and health experts who are committed to ensuring the organization provides exceptional health care to its community.In 2025, St. Peter’s Health was named again as a Chartis Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital and received Orthopedic Center of Excellence designation by DNV Healthcare.The Location:Helena, Montana, is Montana’s Capital City and located between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Helena has a rich gold rush history, and exploring Last Chance Gulch brings the history to life. Designated a ride center by the International Mountain Biking Association, Helena has over 75 miles of trails that originate in the Downtown area, offering visitors a world-class mountain biking or hiking experience.Use these links to learn more about the area:http://www.helenamt.com/http://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/helena.htmlhttp://helenachamber.com/Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to: Richard Heishmanrichard.heishman@amnhealthcare.comAbout B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates.#BESmith#BESRecruiting#LI-RH1

Associate Chief Clinical Officer (most senior physician leader) for the new Troy Medical Campus Michigan Medicine / University of Michigan Health, Troy, MichiganMichigan Medicine seeks a dynamic, distinguished physician executive to serve as the inaugural Associate Chief Clinical Officer for the new Troy Medical Campus which is scheduled to open in 2027. The ACCO will Champion the Troy Medical Campus as a distinct, community-integrated care model with limited learners, community-based productivity standards, and rapid patient access as defining features. This new and expanding ambulatory care medical campus will include advanced adult specialty care programs and integrated diagnostic and procedural services in a state-of-the-art setting.The OpportunityThe Associate Chief Clinical Officer (ACCO) is the most senior physician leader at the campus and reports directly to Dr. Paul Lee who is the Chief Physician Executive at University of Michigan Medical Group. The ACCO will provide enterprise clinical leadership across all Troy facilities, including specialty care, cardiovascular, and advanced imaging, while ensuring alignment with Michigan Medicine’s mission and driving a high-efficiency, patient-centered model. The ACCO partners closely with the ACOO/ACNO, and will play a central role in shaping innovative, accessible models of care. The ACCO will provide physician oversight and direction to medical directors in the areas of oncology, MSK, sports medicine, reproductive medicine, cardiovascular services, radiology, surgery and anesthesia (and expanding); and will partner closely with relevant Department Chairs, Division Chiefs, and Clinical Physician Leaders to ensure the Troy Medical Campus faculty are well-supported, clinically engaged, and operationally successful.The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking physician executive who demonstrates a strong commitment to clinical excellence and efficient care delivery, while remaining attentive to the needs of both patients and providers. Successful candidates will have experience in a fast-paced and complex health care environment and demonstrated success leading by influence in a matrix environment. Qualifications include MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent; board certification in a relevant adult specialty, and active clinical practice must align with the specialties offered at the Troy Medical Campus.  The OrganizationThe Troy Medical Campus is part of 40-acre mixed used development located in the second largest County in Michigan. The University of Michigan is one of the nation’s premiere universities and home to Michigan Medicine, including the Academic Medical School enterprise in Ann Arbor and new Regional Health System currently comprised of UMH-Sparrow Health and UMH-West. Collectively, the health system encompasses 11 hospitals, 5,700 providers, and $7.8B in net revenue.  The RegionTroy is known as a premier upscale suburban hub in Oakland County, about 15 miles north of downtown Detroit, offering a #1 safety rating, robust business community, highly rated schools and luxury shopping. Ann Arbor is easily accessible from Troy by car or train. The Amtrak Wolverine line runs between Troy and Ann Arbor multiple times a day and the line also provides convenient access to Chicago and Detroit.  Nominations and inquiries are greatly appreciated, please contact: Jennifer Schaulin, Academic & Pediatric Practice LeaderBryant Murphy, MD, MBA PrincipalCharlotte Tinsley, Consultant c/o Charlotte.Tinsley@AMNhealthcare.comAMN Healthcare – Executive & Physician Leadership Search#BESmith#AMNHealthcare#BESRecruitment#LI-CT1The University of Michigan Health, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan Health is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The Opportunity:Catholic Health is seeking an accomplished physician executive to serve as Vice President Medical Affairs, Physician Enterprise (VPMA). This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, clinical performance, and continued growth of the Physician Enterprise, Ambulatory Care services, and Clinical Councils.Reporting directly to the Chief Physician Executive for Catholic Health, the VPMA provides executive leadership for the clinical practice management of 250+ physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and Catholic Health's mission. The VPMA directly oversees the Physician Enterprise Dyad Medical Directors, Ambulatory Care Medical Directors, Ambulatory Care Quality Medical Director, assigned Physician Enterprise physicians and providers, the Senior Director of Clinical Councils, and Clinical Council Chairs.The VPMA will lead the development and implementation of clinical programs, evidence-based protocols, and clinically integrated care networks while fostering strong collaboration among physician practices, hospitals, ambulatory services, and community partners. The VPMA will support provider compensation strategies, physician and APP integration, contract development and management, and service line expansion. The role is accountable for ensuring full compliance with governmental, regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards across the Physician Enterprise and Ambulatory Care settings.As a key member of the executive leadership team, the VPMA partners with the SVP, Vice President of Operations, Physician Enterprise, Dyad Medical Directors, Dyad Administrative Directors, and other system leaders to align physician practices, improve access to care, enhance patient outcomes, and advance operational excellence. The position provides strategic oversight for physician recruitment, retention, leadership development, practice acquisition opportunities, market growth initiatives, quality performance, productivity, and financial stewardship.This leader works collaboratively with Catholic Health administration, hospital leadership, Catholic Medical Partners, and medical staff leaders to strengthen clinical integration and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care delivery. The VPMA champions a culture that is patient-centered, evidence-based, interdisciplinary, and focused on continuous improvement in safety, quality, patient experience, and cost management.Additional responsibilities include educating physicians and caregivers, supporting interdisciplinary care teams, establishing clinical standards, and implementing strategies that promote coordinated, high-quality care. Through close collaboration with medical leadership across the system, the VPMA builds relationships that streamline patient triage, improve care coordination, and support the delivery of evidence-based care within a patient-centric model.This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary healthcare leader to shape the future of physician services, drive clinical transformation, and advance Catholic Health's commitment to delivering outstanding care to the communities it serves. The Ideal Candidate: 

• Demonstrated competence in managing large, multispecialty practices.
• Significant leadership, with more than 10 years of experience practicing medicine along with medical staff or administrative leadership positions.
• Significant experience working with physicians, administration, and the Board of Directors of a health system.
• A history of strong teamwork, interpersonal relations, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• An ability to get along with diverse personalities and to handle multifaceted, long­ term projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Possession of a solid record of effective physician relations, including the ability to work with physicians on daily problem-solving and in the development of new programs and leading transformational change.
• Advanced business or related degree (MBA, MHA, MSM, MSHA) preferred.
• Board certification, or equivalent, in Surgery or Medicine with a current physician license, or eligibility for licensure, in the state of New York. 

  The Organization:Catholic Health (“the System”), is one of upstate New York’s leading and largest integrated health care systems. The System serves a population of approximately 1.5M people in Erie County, New York, and neighboring counties. With more than 9,000 employees, a 1,600-member medical staff, and net patient service revenue of more than $1.1B, this dynamic health care system provides a comprehensive network of high quality advanced medical care, primary care, post-acute care, and senior services. These programs and services are provided across four member hospitals, multiple ambulatory care sites, four skilled nursing facilities, three home care agencies, a PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, and community-based behavioral health services spanning 74 access points across the full continuum of care.    The Region:Buffalo, New York is located on the eastern side of Lake Erie near Niagara Falls and the Canadian border. As the second-largest city in New York State, Buffalo has more than one million people living in its metropolitan area. Coined the nickname “The City of Good Neighbors,” Buffalo is notorious for its friendly residents and welcoming sense of community. With its growing population and diverse culture, it is understandable how Buffalo has become such a desirable location for young professionals and families. Considered to be one of the best places to live in New York, many people are moving to Buffalo for its affordability, education opportunities, and employment options. Providing its residents with a mixture of urban and suburban living, Buffalo knows how to blend big-city perks with all the conveniences of suburban life.  The base salary range for this position is $295,639.50 – 443,449.50, however base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Catholic Health offers a competitive benefits package. Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to:Rachael Burns, Vice PresidentEllen Lockhart, MD, PrincipalHeather Van Hecke, ConsultantPhysician and Leadership Solutions – Executive SearchAMN Healthcare Heather.VanHecke@amnhealthcare.com #BESmith#BESRecruitment#LI-HV3