Chief Medical Officer

San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) is a 198-bed acute care hospital serving the Four Corners region, offering a broad range of medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services across its main campus and multiple off-site facilities. As a Level III Trauma Center with air ambulance services, SJRMC delivers advanced emergency care via helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft. The hospital is connected with several affiliated organizations, including San Juan Medical Foundation, San Juan Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, and Connelly Hospitality House, which supports patients and families traveling long distances for care. SJRMC is a tobacco-free campus and is committed to providing quality medical care to all individuals, regardless of background or ability to pay, offering charity care and discounts through a community service fund. The hospital serves Medicare and Medicaid patients and is a Medicaid provider for New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Farmington, NM, responsible for overseeing clinical quality, patient safety, and medical staff affairs across San Juan Regional Medical Center and its affiliated facilities. The CMO collaborates closely with executive leadership, department chairs, and frontline clinicians to develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based clinical policies, care standards, and performance improvement initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising medical staff governance processes, supporting peer review and credentialing, guiding utilization management and managed care strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The CMO provides strategic input on service line development, resource allocation, and population health initiatives, while fostering a culture of collaboration, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. This role also involves regular engagement with community partners and stakeholders to advance SJRMC’s mission of accessible, high-quality care for a diverse patient population.QualificationsMD or DO degreeLicensed in the State of New MexicoKnowledgeable in quality systems and processesKnowledgeable in CMS Value Based Purchasing Program, CMS 5-star Rating Program and other publicly reported quality sourcesHave demonstrable experience in leading improvement in medical staff and hospital overall quality and patient safety outcomesBuild consensus among all segments of the medical staff and SJRMC/SJHP leaders around key strategies and tactics needed to drive excellence in overall quality and patient safety outcomesBe a champion of evidence-based standards of care and lead elimination of non-value-added variationKnowledgeable of medical staff credentialing processes and standardsClearly articulate and support the role information technology plays in the delivery of quality healthcarePossess well-honed leadership and administrative skills to inspire respect from peers and staff, such as:Strong problem-solvingExcellent communication with personnel, medical staff, and members of communityConflict resolutionStrategic planningDecision-making using independent judgementAttention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to discern which issues warrant CMO oversight vs. delegation to teamStress management and professional composure in high pressure situationsManage multiple and varying high-priority objectives and deadlines to successful completionCommitted to the organization’s mission and values and service standardsMinimum of five (5) years of post-residency experience in direct patient care in a hospital settingMinimum of three (3) years experience in a supervisory position, managing direct reports in a hospital setting