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David Careers

Chief Medical Officer

Posted 3 days ago

sutter healthMillbrae (CA)
Physicians, All OtherOffices of Physicians

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$400,000/Yr

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About the role

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to serve as a key member of the executive team in San Francisco, CA. The CMO acts as the principal physician leader in a dyad partnership with the Ambulatory CEO, jointly overseeing clinical performance, quality, and ambulatory care delivery. This influential role shapes organizational strategy, leads systemwide initiatives, and provides executive oversight across SWBMG practices in San Francisco, Marin County, and regional locations. Practice InfoBased in San Francisco with leadership responsibility extending across SWBMG practices in San Francisco, Marin County, and regional and outreach locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area Premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area Works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMGSPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care
Responsibilities:
  • Serve in a dyad partnership with the Ambulatory CEO to lead and integrate clinical and operational strategy across SWBMGLead strategic and operational initiatives to advance clinical quality, patient safety, access, and patient experience
  • Represent the physician's voice in executive decision making, governance forums, and ambulatory operations oversight
  • Oversee physician recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management in partnership with Service Line Chairs and executive leaders
  • Champion physician engagement, wellbeing, and leadership development
  • Partner with administrative and financial leaders to ensure effective resource stewardship, utilization management, clinical efficiency, and value-based care performance
  • Serve as a primary liaison with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF) and Sutter Health leaders for quality, compliance, and system integration efforts
  • Represent SWBMG in community, regulatory, and system level forums as directed by the CEO or Board
  • Compensation$400,000/Yr. - $650,000/Yr.
Benefits: Medical coverage begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required Malpractice insurance: Tail coverage included Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
Qualifications:
  • M.D. or D.O.; board certified in an appropriate specialty
  • Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience with progressive leadership responsibility
  • Significant experience in physician group administration, clinical operations, quality improvement, and value-based care
  • Demonstrated effectiveness working within a large health system and matrixed organizational structure
  • Eligible for and maintains an active California medical license
  • Advanced leadership or management training (MBA, MHA, MMM, or equivalent) preferred

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