Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Location: Fairfax, VA

Hospital: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH)

Reports to: President, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital; Dotted line to Chief, Clinical Enterprise, Inova Health

The Opportunity

Inova Health System is seeking a visionary and collaborative physician leader to serve as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will lead our culture of safety, quality, and patient experience.

You will join a high-performing Triad leadership model, partnering closely with the Hospital President and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to drive strategic guidance and clinical excellence across the care site.

Key Responsibilities

• Culture of Excellence: Lead and model behaviors for a High Reliability Organization (HRO), focusing on Just Culture, Zero Harm, and exceptional patient outcomes.
• Strategic Leadership: Accountable for balanced scorecard results regarding safety, quality, and the overall team/patient experience.
• Clinical Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between the medical staff and Inova Health System, overseeing peer reviews, credentialing, and the alignment of business and clinical objectives.
• Operational Oversight: Manage utilization reviews, length of stay (LOS), and resource allocation to ensure clinical and financial performance.
• Collaborative Governance: Co-lead the Quality Committee and serve as a non-voting member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC).

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited university.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of applicable healthcare experience with progressive leadership responsibility. Minimum of 5 years in a senior management/leadership role.
• Licensure: Active medical license and Board Certification (required upon start).
• Clinical Status: Currently engaged in the practice of clinical medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success leading quality, safety, and clinical transformation initiatives with measurable outcomes (e.g., CMS Star ratings, Leapfrog scores, value-based performance)
• Experience partnering closely with executive leadership on strategic planning, growth, and service line development
• Strong background in physician engagement and alignment, including leading through influence in matrixed environments

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