Vice President - Chief Academic Officer & DIO - FT - Days - MHS
Memorial Healthcare System
Summary
Chief Academic Officer (CAO) & Designated Institutional Official (DIO) is responsible for advancing Memorial Healthcare System's Graduate Medical Education (GME) program academic mission while maintaining institutional accountability for the quality, integrity and accreditation of GME.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of Continuing Medical Education, Undergraduate Medical Education and Medical Library Services.
- Set a systemwide academic and GME strategy aligned with clinical excellence, patient safety, community health needs, physician workforce development and responsible program growth.
- Serve as DIO for the ACGME Sponsoring Institution, with executive oversight of institutional requirements, the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), program accreditation, educational quality and continuous improvement.
- Partner with hospital and medical staff leaders, program directors, faculty and academic affiliates to strengthen training environments, educational outcomes and scholarly activity.
- Lead a high-performing academic affairs organization, including GME administration, faculty and program support, and cross-functional relationships with clinical operations, finance, HR and compliance.
- Oversee educational resources, operating priorities and financial stewardship, including GME funding considerations, while supporting a positive resident and fellow experience and well-being.
- Evaluate opportunities to develop or expand training programs that address regional physician and specialist workforce needs.
Competencies
Achieve Quality & Excellence, Executive Decision-Making, Leadership Courage, Leading Change, Strategic Alignment.
Requirements
- Medical Doctor or DO Required
- Ten (10) years of clinical experience Required
- Extensive DIO/CAO senior leadership experience in graduate medical education Required
- Demonstrated command of ACGME institutional and program requirements
- Proven partnership with clinical and operational executives
- Sound financial judgment
- Record of developing faculty, program directors and trainees
- Experience in a complex, multi-hospital teaching system, particularly a community-based or public healthcare environment is required
- Sound understanding of GME revenue, especially in the context of hospital rural reclassification and cap building
- Understanding of legal and compliance issues as related to GME
- Ability to work effectively with Legal, HR, and Finance Departments
- This job requires credentialing
- Medical Doctor License (ME LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) Required
- Osteopathic Physician License (OS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) Required
Company overview
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1953, the organization operates six major hospitals including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and the renowned Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. With approximately 17,000 employees, Memorial Healthcare System provides a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from primary care services to advanced tertiary and quaternary programs such as adult and pediatric cardiac transplant, bone marrow transplant, trauma care, and intensive care services. The system has earned numerous prestigious awards including recognition as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence, U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation, and Great Place to Work certification. Memorial Healthcare System is committed to delivering patient-centered care through innovative medical services including cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health services, while maintaining a strong focus on community outreach and medical education programs.