Chief Medical Officer- Winchester Hospital

Winchester Hospital is a leading regional provider of comprehensive healthcare services in northwest suburban Boston. Winchester Hospital offers acute care inpatient services and an extensive range of outpatient services that includes integrated home care. The hospital provides care in major clinical areas, including surgery, pediatrics, cancer care, obstetrics and gynecology, and newborn care.

For over a century, Winchester Hospital has exemplified the true spirit of a community hospital, shaped by the unwavering support of our generous and dedicated community.

As a patient-centered organization, Winchester Hospital has continuously led the way in healthcare innovation. Winchester was the first community hospital in eastern Massachusetts to perform robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System, and in 2003, Winchester earned the distinction of being the first community hospital in the state to achieve Magnet Recognition.  While our facilities and technology have evolved over time, one thing has remained constant—our caregivers’ commitment to providing exceptional patient care. That dedication is what defines Winchester Hospital today—an award-winning, full-service hospital that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with compassionate, personalized care.

Winchester Hospital is a licensed 226-bed acute care community hospital that handles approximately 52,000 emergency department visits, more than 2,500 births, 15,000 inpatient discharges, and 490,000 outpatient visits annually. 

Points of Pride

• Winchester Hospital was the first community hospital in Massachusetts to be designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet hospital in recognition of high-quality patient care and nursing excellence. This recognition puts Winchester Hospital in the top 10% of hospitals in the country.
• Winchester Hospital has been recognized for its excellence in quality and patient safety, earning a top rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This distinction places it among the nation’s highest-rated healthcare facilities.
• Awarded an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group biannually for 21 consecutive cycles.
• Winchester Hospital is accredited by the American College of Surgeons' National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
• Winchester Hospital has a pediatric partnership with Boston Children's Hospital that includes pediatric emergency and inpatient pediatric beds at Winchester.

Winchester Hospital is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a health care system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,700 physicians and 35,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access to great care and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education. 

Position Summary  

Under the direction of the President and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of standards of clinical practice, and for the overall integration, coordination and quality of care provided by the clinicians of Winchester Hospital. The CMO is a member of the executive leadership team responsible for the overall medical affairs related to health care delivery. The CMO fosters collaboration across academic, employed, and independent physician groups. The CMO champions a culture of safety, trust-based relationships and supporting care standards to elevate the level of quality and operational efficiency. This individual plays a key leadership role in aligning clinical excellence with business performance and brings proven experience leading quality teams and managing performance on national benchmarks including Leapfrog Safety Grades and CMS Star Ratings.

The position links the efforts of the hospital’s quality initiatives with those of the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system to establish a foundation that maximizes clinical quality integration.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the President and executive team to develop and execute long-term business strategies that leverage clinical strengths to achieve market differentiation.
• Collaborates with medical staff leadership to develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate annual performance improvement plans and initiatives for service departments.
• Oversee quality/patient safety program and monitor clinical performance metrics. (inclusive of the Transforming Episode Accountability Model-TEAMS).
• Serves as the Hospital’s administrative representative and key resource for the Medical Executive Committee and Quality Patient Experience and Care Assessment Committee
• Champions physician engagement and integration within hospital-wide and system-wide programs, committees, and initiatives.
• Cultivates strong relationships between the Hospital, affiliates, and the community, supporting volume growth through efficient, patient-centered, physician-friendly programs and service lines.
• Participates in committees, task forces, and external professional groups as designated by the President.
• Stays current on regulations and standards affecting responsibilities through ongoing professional development, ensuring compliance with new requirements. (CMS, TJC, DPH).
• Attends seminars, workshops, and maintains external affiliations to stay informed on emerging trends in healthcare quality, regulatory affairs, organizational behavior, and leadership.
• Upholds all responsibilities in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, department policies, hospital standards, and the Hospital’s Code of Conduct.
• Lead in the support of a strong culture of respect and belonging and work on the development and implementation of efforts that prioritize collaboration and career satisfaction.