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Penn State Health - Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Lancaster

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Becca Stuckey at rstuckey@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

Vice President, Chief Medical Officer

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Shape the Future of Healthcare Leadership in One of Pennsylvania's Fastest-Growing Markets

Penn State Health is seeking an innovative and relationship-driven physician leader to serve as the next Vice President, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center.

This is more than a traditional CMO role.

Lancaster Medical Center sits at the center of one of Pennsylvania's most dynamic healthcare markets, serving a rapidly growing region of nearly 600,000 residents. As Penn State Health continues to expand its presence throughout Lancaster County, this leader will play a critical role in shaping physician engagement, advancing quality and patient safety, strengthening community partnerships, and guiding the organization's future growth.

The Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, will report directly to the Hospital President and work closely with hospital leadership, the Penn State Health Chief Medical Officer, service line leaders, operational executives, and physician leaders across the health system.

This is an opportunity for a physician executive who wants to make a lasting impact within a growing organization and contribute to the next generation of healthcare leadership at Penn State Health.

Why Lancaster Medical Center?

Lancaster Medical Center is more than a community hospital.

As one of the newest hospitals within Penn State Health, Lancaster Medical Center occupies a uniquely strategic position within the health system. The organization continues to invest in the growth of clinical programs, physician partnerships, ambulatory services, and innovative care models throughout the region.

The medical staff environment is uniquely collaborative, bringing together:

• Independent community physician groups
• Employed Penn State Health physicians
• Academic physicians from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

This creates a highly engaged and dynamic medical community where physician leadership has a direct and visible impact on organizational success.

For physician leaders seeking an opportunity to influence strategy, drive growth, and build meaningful relationships across a diverse medical staff, Lancaster Medical Center offers an exceptional platform.

The Opportunity

The Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, serves as the senior physician leader for Lancaster Medical Center and acts as the primary liaison between the Medical Staff and Administration.

The successful candidate will help shape the future of healthcare delivery in Lancaster County while advancing Penn State Health's mission to provide high-quality, compassionate, and innovative care.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Medical staff leadership and engagement
• Quality, patient safety, patient experience, and clinical excellence initiatives
• Physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention
• Medical staff governance and bylaws
• Peer review and quality oversight
• Strategic planning and service line growth
• Physician alignment and relationship management
• Clinical operations and performance improvement
• Collaboration with the health system and regional leadership
• Development of future physician leaders

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and emotionally intelligent physician-executive who can build trust, inspire teams, and lead effectively through influence.

Who Should Consider This Opportunity?

We welcome conversations with physician leaders from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Current Chief Medical Officers
• Associate or Assistant CMOs
• Medical Directors
• Service Line Leaders
• Department Chairs
• Division Chiefs
• Physician executives with significant operational and leadership experience

We recognize that outstanding physician leaders do not always follow a traditional career path. Candidates with demonstrated leadership impact, strong business acumen, physician engagement experience, and the ability to lead change are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

If you are uncertain whether your experience aligns perfectly with the position, we encourage you to connect with us for a conversation.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. required
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience required
• Seven (7) years of experience in medical leadership roles, including previous medical directorships, medical executive committee participation, and/or other equivalent medical leadership roles required
• Pennsylvania Medical Board License required
• Board-certified in the area of clinical practice and clinically active required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates emotional intelligence in both internal and external settings and engenders respect among peers and the care team

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred, either completed or in progress prior to hire

Additional Considerations

Penn State Health understands that accomplished physician leaders may be navigating contractual obligations, relocation considerations, or non-compete agreements. We encourage interested candidates to connect with us confidentially to discuss their individual circumstances and explore potential pathways forward.

Why Penn State Health?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a diverse patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care.

Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with no waiting period
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Retirement and financial wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• PAWS UP employee recognition program

Join Us

If you are energized by the opportunity to help shape the future of physician leadership, influence the growth of a rapidly evolving healthcare organization, and make a meaningful impact on patients, physicians, and communities, we invite you to connect with us.

For confidential consideration, please contact:

Rebecca Stuckey, MS

Executive Recruiter, Penn State Health

rstuckey@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.