Physician - Chief Medical Officer

As Chief Medical Officer, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of care at Baptist Health Richmond a100+ licensed bed acute care located in beautiful Richmond, KY, by fostering trusted, collaborative relationships with physicians, hospital executives, and leaders across the organization. You’ll be at the forefront of building a culture of safety and excellence, ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.

In this influential role, you will:

• Drive clinical excellence by partnering with leaders to align strategy, innovation, and operational execution.
• Champion physician engagement through collaboration, peer review, quality initiatives, and resource stewardship.
• Serve as the physician voice on the senior leadership team, guiding strategic direction and supporting organizational growth.
• Enhance community trust by serving as a visible and respected ambassador for Baptist Health Richmond.

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary physician leader to make a lasting impact—advancing quality outcomes, elevating the patient experience, and strengthening our reputation as a trusted community hospital.

This is a hybrid role: 80% CMO role and 20% Clinical Practice role.

Requirements

Education

• Board certified physician with current state license, preferably in Kentucky

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years as a Chief Medical Officer with both clinical and administrative staff leadership experience working within a 230+ licensed bed acute care hospital.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in patient quality and safety
• Experience with CMS, ACHC and or Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies.
• Experience in formulation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines and performance improvement activities.

Come lead with purpose. Care with heart. Change lives—starting with your own!