The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for helping to set strategic vision and overall direction for clinical systems in collaboration with senior leadership and lead primary care provider.

The CMO will be part of the senior leadership team. The CMO will act in direct support of all directors, medical and behavioral professionals in order to ensure Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services (KTHFS) promotes health services with an orientation not only to whole person care, but to population and community (public) health as well. Key responsibilities for the CMO position will include helping to promote a system of high quality health care delivery and helping to identify and manage key external partnerships that aid the organization in meeting its mission and vision. The CMO will act as champion for clinical improvement and innovation as it relates to quality improvement, quality assurance, compliance, accreditation, and patient safety. Finally, the CMO will lead through example and aid in fostering a positive culture that operates under the premise that people want to succeed and that inquiry and coaching are keys to work place happiness, satisfaction, and maximizing work force achievement. CMO will work to build clinical teams and ensure infrastructure is in place to support current and future growth. CMO will see patients and will bring consultation to the primary care provider team to ensure patients are well managed by the primary care provider staff.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PHYSICIAN DUTIES

1.  Provide quality, compassionate, and culturally sensitive health care services to qualified Native Americans in the Klamath Tribes’ service area.
2.  Deliver and direct patient care within the scope of privileges approved by the KTHFS; including examination, diagnosis and treatment of both chronic and acute episodic illness and minor injuries; prescribe appropriate medication as needed, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. 
3. Review medical history of each referred patient. Obtain complete and accurate information to determine an appropriate care plan.

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP DUTIES

1. In partnership with the senior leadership and directors, provide mission-driven leadership within the organization and serve as a protector of Patient Rights.
2. Demonstrate commitment to and understanding of the Core Values of KTHFS, by modeling service excellence in all internal and external relationships, addressing service excellence deficits with staff, and in the performance of all duties and responsibilities of this position.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Work is performed under the general direction of the Health General Manager. The CMO performs duties following established medical and Tribal policy. Unusual, new, or complex assignments that require deviation from past experience or precedents are discussed with the HGM. This position requires consistent, sound judgment and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent exercises judgment based on training, protocol and licensing limitations. Employee exercises initiative in researching answers and solving problems based upon previous training, experience and instructions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience with EHR has and how best to use them in support of enhancing patient care and safety while limiting provider fatigue and burn out.
• Knowledge of population health and how to leverage health outcomes to promote high quality health care
• Knowledge of public and community health, and how both public and community health principles contribute to population health in the primary care setting.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION

• REQUIRED to possess a current State License as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). (For out of state applicants; Oregon Licensure required within 90 days of hire. Must submit copy of Licensure with application.)
• REQUIRED to possess a current DEA registration. Must transfer registration to current facility upon hire. (Must submit copy of registration with application.)
• REQUIRED to acquire and maintain ACLS certification within 180 days of hire; strongly recommend certification within 90 days of hire, probationary period will be extended for a maximum of 180 days pending certification.