The Chief Quality Officer (CQO) and Vice President of Quality Initiatives is a key leadership role responsible for enhancing the quality of care within our organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief Quality Officer will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality strategy across all departments and facilities.
This position directly oversees the Vice President of Quality, Director of Clinical Pathways Analytics and Program Initiatives, Director of Clinical Pathways and Implementation Science, and Network Quality Staff.
The Chief Quality Officer is tasked with developing and implementing the organization's quality strategy, ensuring it aligns with both organizational goals and regulatory requirements. This role is crucial in fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement, patient safety, and caregiver/staff satisfaction. Acting as a physician representative, the Chief Quality Officer liaises with leadership on quality matters, supports and enforces behavior standards for medical staff, and leads the quality staff in preparing and reviewing cases for peer review as necessary. Additionally, this position promotes the use of technology to streamline operations, enhance communication, and optimize work processes.
A significant part of the role involves developing and implementing a data-driven Quality Management System that adheres to best practices. The Chief Quality Officer oversees staff management and development, ensuring that objectives related to quality, service, and cost-effectiveness are met.
This position leads the development and execution of comprehensive clinical performance improvement plans, creating an environment where performance improvement staff can lead high-functioning interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based, patient-centered improvements. They also will be driving continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and reporting and develops patient-centered supportive services to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
Collaboration with payors to define and promote value-based care models is another key responsibility, as is partnering with clinical teams to deliver high-quality oncology care and advance research in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. The Chief Quality Officer monitors developments in local, regional, and national policy, assesses implications for Roswell Park, and works closely with the Chief Medical Officer and other senior leadership to plan organizational strategies and responses. Lastly, this position demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning through professional organizations and independent study, staying current with advancements in healthcare quality.
Qualifications:
Candidates for this role should possess an MD license, with board certification in an oncology subspecialty.
Salary range is $500,000 - $800,000 which includes a comprehensive benefits package. This range can vary with experience.
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