Job Description

Opportunity Details

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health , recently opened in April 2025, is seeking an accomplished and experienced Chief Medical Officer to join our administrative team and lead our medical staff and patient care programs. Reporting to the CEO, the CMO will have administrative responsibility and oversight for monitoring and ensuring uniformity and continuity of patient care within the professional medical services and integrated delivery system of CHRMC and GW Health. The CMO is also responsible for collaborating with the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) on patient care, education, and research.

The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and expertise in quality, regulatory, and safety/risk management in an acute care setting. There is preference for candidates who reside and practice in the DMV / Washington metropolitan area. Candidates from outside the area with a strong CMO background also considered.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Join the founding administrative team at a brand-new GW Health hospital
• Position is a .5 FTE
• Candidate will ideally also maintain a clinical practice, preferably with the GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA)
• Competitive compensation with base salary and commencement bonus
• Bonus opportunity based on achievement of metrics

Position Requirements:

• CMO, CPE or equivalent experience in a mid to large acute care hospital setting
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Masters or Physician Executive advanced degree or certification (MBA, MHA, MPH, MMM, FACHE)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program
• Current board certification with the ABMS in specialty of training
• Active District of Columbia medical license or ability to obtain
• Clean professional background and history
• Extensive experience in hospital operations, medical staff policies and procedures, and quality and utilization
• Adaptability, resilience, and ability to navigate complex environments and politics
• Highly effective communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills
• Exceptional management, financial, and leadership skills
• Ability to lead, mentor and manage medical, clinical and hospital staff
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care and staff development

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversight and leadership of the medical staff and care management programs at CHRMC GW Health
• Develop and recommend changes in policies, clinical programs, facilities, and equipment related to patient care
• Support Chief Quality Officer in translating Hospital Patient Safety and QI programs into sustainable, effective and measurable actions
• Work closely with the Medical Executive Committee on strategic direction, policies, and committee appointments
• Oversee credentialing, medical management, and clinical evaluation activities
• Represent clinical activities of the Hospital to the Governing Board
• Ensure prioritization of Patient Satisfaction and HCAHPS activities
• Participate in continuing development, implementation, and utilization of clinical information technology
• Establish and monitor the extensive procedures required by The Joint Commission and D.C. Department of Health
• Support the CEO and Board of Governors

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health , recently opened in April, is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years. This teaching hospital will integrate clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. Additionally, options are underway for a future ambulatory facility in Ward 7. This clinical integration will establish a robust system of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

The $434.4 million full-service hospital features 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics, a community space, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transports. CHRMC GW Health is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest hospital and healthcare management companies.

If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact:

Nathan Arnett

UHS Physician Recruitment

Nathan.Arnett@uhsinc.com

949.285.4947

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