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Job description
Vice President, Medical Affairs – Physician Enterprise
Job Description & Requirements
The Opportunity
Catholic Health is seeking an accomplished physician executive to serve as Vice President, Medical Affairs, Physician Enterprise (VPMA). This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, clinical performance, and continued growth of the Physician Enterprise, Ambulatory Care services, and Clinical Councils. Reporting directly to the Chief Physician Executive, the VPMA provides executive leadership for the clinical practice management of over 250 physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and Catholic Health’s mission.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of clinical programs, evidence‑based protocols, and clinically integrated care networks.
Foster collaboration among physician practices, hospitals, ambulatory services, and community partners.
Support provider compensation strategies, physician and APP integration, contract development and management, and service line expansion.
Ensure compliance with governmental, regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards across all Physician Enterprise and Ambulatory Care settings.
Partner with the SVP, Vice President of Operations, Physician Enterprise, and other system leaders to align practices, improve access to care, enhance patient outcomes, and advance operational excellence.
Provide strategic oversight for physician recruitment, retention, leadership development, practice acquisition opportunities, market growth initiatives, quality performance, productivity, and financial stewardship.
Collaborate with Catholic Health administration, hospital leadership, Catholic Medical Partners, and medical staff leaders to strengthen clinical integration and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care delivery.
Champion a culture that is patient‑centered, evidence‑based, interdisciplinary, and committed to continuous improvement in safety, quality, patient experience, and cost management.
Educate physicians and caregivers, support interdisciplinary care teams, establish clinical standards, and implement strategies that promote coordinated, high‑quality care.
Qualifications
Demonstrated competence in managing large, multispecialty practices.
More than 10 years of experience practicing medicine along with medical staff or administrative leadership positions.
Experience working with physicians, administration, and the Board of Directors of a health system.
Strong teamwork, interpersonal relations, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Ability to handle multifaceted, long‑term projects in conjunction with day‑to‑day activities.
Solid record of effective physician relations, including collaboration on daily problem‑solving and development of new programs.
Advanced business or related degree (MBA, MHA, MSM, MSHA) preferred.
Board certification, or equivalent, in Surgery or Medicine with a current physician license, or eligibility for licensure in the state of New York.
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Worksite address
buffalo, NY, 14266, US
Who can apply
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