Chief Medical Officer - Vernon Memorial HealthCare

Make a Difference in Rural Healthcare!

Vernon Memorial Healthcare (VMH) is looking for an inspiring and passionate Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead our clinical team and drive exceptional patient-centered care in the beautiful Driftless Region of Wisconsin. We are a respected and award-winning critical access hospital dedicated to delivering compassionate, innovative, and accessible care to our community. As CMO, you'll play a key role in guiding our clinical vision, upholding the highest standards of quality and safety, and championing our mission to meet the health needs of those we serve.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a critical liaison between medical staff and administration, advocating equitably for both clinician and organizational needs.
• Lead initiatives in safety, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and operational efficiency, ensuring a patient-centered approach and sustainable programming.
• Play an active role in strategic planning, aligning clinical objectives with the long-term goals of the organization to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
• Encourage diversity of thought to support innovation, creativity and continuous improvement to drive a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Create an organizational culture of mutual trust, transparency and integrity with a focus on retention and engagement strategies.
• Balance clinical and administrative responsibilities by maintaining part-time clinical practice, reinforcing a hands-on connection to patient care.

What We're Looking For:

• Active (or eligibility to obtain) Medical Licensurein Wisconsin
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Advanced training and education in strategic business practices with competence in financial and operational aspects of a rural health care organization
• Expertise in healthcare regulations, risk management, and quality standards
• Outstanding leadership and influential communication skills, with a strong commitment to teamwork, collaboration and responsiveness
• A passion for continuous improvement efforts and serving rural communities to drive positive and sustainable change

Why VMH? At VMH, we offer more than a job. Here, you will find a supportive and team-based culture focused on high-quality, patient-centered care within an award-winning critical access hospital. The CMO is an ideal career step for a high-achieving physician seeking leadership responsibility and positive influence in a close-knit, welcoming community. Join us in our mission and enjoy the perfect blend of professional growth and quality of life in scenic Wisconsin!

Viroqua is located in the heart of Driftless Wisconsin, defined by the Mississippi River to the west and rolling landscapes of the Kickapoo Valley. An abundance of outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant and artsy culture, and eclectic eateries and performance venues make this region a hidden gem of the Midwest. Viroqua and its surrounding communities have excellent public and private schools, low cost of living and thriving economies, making this a great place to work, live and play!

Ready to Apply? Submit your resume/CV, cover letter (explaining your leadership style and experience), and three professional references to humanresources@vmh.org or apply online at vmh.org/careers. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Be Part of Something Meaningful. Shape the Future of Rural Healthcare at VMH!

Vernon Memorial Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.