Services
Let us handle the challenging clinical issues. Our group of Fractional Physician Executives consists of experts on call, including Chief Medical Officers and specialists in healthcare, boasting extensive experience in both clinical and leadership roles.
Scope of Work
The Fractional Chief Medical Officer will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership on a part-time or as-needed basis. Responsibilities include overseeing key clinical functions, regulatory compliance, clinical quality and physician engagement to ensure high standards of care and operational efficiency.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Quality Oversight
- Develop, implement, and monitor clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Review clinical performance metrics and recommend strategies to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Lead efforts to ensure clinical excellence and patient safety.
Physician Credentialing and Engagement
- Oversee the credentialing and privileging process for medical staff.
- Facilitate onboarding of new physicians and provide guidance on clinical expectations.
- Foster collaboration and effective communication among medical staff.
Risk Management and Infection Control
- Identify, assess, and mitigate clinical risks within the organization.
- Oversee infection prevention and control programs to ensure compliance with current guidelines.
- Lead investigations and reporting for adverse events or sentinel events.
Regulatory Affairs and Survey Preparation
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and Joint Commission and DNV standards.
- Prepare the organization for accreditation and certification surveys.
- Act as the liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections or audits.
Medical Staff Affairs
- Serve as a key resource for the medical staff on clinical and administrative issues.
- Mediate conflicts and promote a cohesive working environment for physicians and healthcare teams.
- Chair or participate in medical staff meetings and committees as required.
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Provide guidance and support in aligning processes with merging institutions, medical staffs and regulatory affairs
- Facilitate the blending of cultures as separate entities unite
Divestitures / Bankruptcy and Crisis Management
- Deliver experience based best practice measures to accommodate the challenges of divestitures and/or managing bankruptcy processes
- Identify best path forward and develop actionable plans during crisis situations
Deliverables
- Scheduled Reports: Submit a report summarizing key activities, metrics, and recommendations on an agreed upon cadence.
- Quality Improvement Plan: Develop or enhance a clinical quality improvement plan.
- Credentialing Audits: Review and update physician credentialing files as needed.
- Regulatory Preparation Checklist: Provide actionable steps to meet regulatory requirements.
Time Commitment
- Weekly Availability: Weekly Availability: Starting at 2 to 5 hours weekly or as agreed upon up to full time engagements.
- Meetings: Attend scheduled meetings (e.g., board meetings, quality committees) virtually or in person, as necessary.
Performance Metrics
Success in this role will be evaluated based on targets negotiated, some examples include:
- Achievement of clinical quality improvement targets.
- Timely completion of regulatory and credentialing requirements.
- Feedback from the medical staff and leadership team.
- Overall organizational readiness for surveys and inspections.
Compensation
- Rate: Individualized to meet your organizational needs
- Payment Terms: Payment due upon invoice submission