Division Vice President, Chief Medical Executive, Sutter Amador Hospital

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Organization

SHSO-Administrative Payroll

Position Overview

Sutter Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare system in Northern California, serving over 3.5 million patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, and care services. With a legacy of more than 100 years, our 57,000+ employees and 12,000+ physicians are united by a mission to care for our patients first—and our people always.

Sutter Amador Hospital's rich history in Amador County dates back as far as 1876. Today, the community-based, not-for-profit Sutter Amador Hospital has 52 licensed beds and is the only hospital in Amador County serving a population of more than 40,000. Our hospital provides comprehensive services, including 24-hour emergency care, primary stroke center, diagnostic imaging, a family birth center and surgery, laboratory and respiratory care services. We're proud to be a Baby-Friendly Hospital. Sutter Amador is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

The Chief Medical Executive (CME) is a key member of the Hospital’s Senior Administrative Team with primary activities in medical staff relations, quality of care, patient safety, care continuity, patient experience, and Division/system leadership. This role reports directly to the Division Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Nurse Executive (CNE), local and Sutter System Quality Team and the Division Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to ensure the delivery of accessible patient-centered, high-quality, safe and equitable care. The CME plays a vital role in care integration and aligning local initiatives with Division and System strategies.

Job Description

The Division VP, CME for Sutter Amador Hospital

• Provides strategic physician leadership to advance patient safety, quality, clinical excellence, and physician engagement across the organization.
• Partners with hospital, division, and system leaders to drive quality improvement initiatives, enhance patient outcomes, optimize access and throughput, and ensure a patient-centered care experience.
• Serves as a trusted liaison between medical staff and administration, fostering collaborative relationships, mentoring physician and APC leaders, supporting succession planning, and promoting alignment with organizational goals and values.
• Leads efforts related to quality performance, service line development, clinical operations, physician contracting, and the implementation of best practices across the continuum of care.
• Oversees the monitoring and reporting of clinical, operational, and quality metrics to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Participates in medical staff governance, regulatory and accreditation activities, and, where applicable, Graduate Medical Education programs.
• Promotes a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and exceptional patient care while ensuring compliance with regulatory and privacy standards.

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Eligible for California physician licensure.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business, Medical Management, Public Health, or a related field.
• Board Certified or Board eligible.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Part Time

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

20

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $206,500.00 to $279,450.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.