Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)

The Company is seeking a System Chief Clinical Officer to provide executive leadership for clinical strategy, quality, safety, and performance across a complex healthcare system. The role oversees physician and nursing leadership, the physician enterprise, ambulatory care, clinical quality, patient safety, and clinical transformation. Responsibilities include strengthening physician alignment, improving clinical and operational performance, expanding access and high-performing clinical programs, and advancing evidence-based innovation and new care models. The CCO also partners with executive leadership on organizational strategy, growth, and resource stewardship while fostering collaboration, accountability, and compassionate, patient-centered care. Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution and an unrestricted medical license; a master’s degree in business, public health, healthcare administration, or medical management is preferred. At least 10 years of clinical practice and seven years of progressive physician executive leadership are required, including experience in a multi-hospital system or similarly complex organization. Required qualifications also include experience in faith-based healthcare and knowledge of applicable ethical and religious directives, along with a record of leading clinical programs, physician alignment, care transformation, and performance improvement. A physician executive credential is preferred, and candidates must meet applicable medical staff, credentialing, and employment requirements.