Chief Medical Officer - Lead Healthcare Transformation at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana

Join Baptist Health Floyd Hospital as the Chief Medical Officer and shape the future of care in Southern Indiana! Provide leadership for a 225-bed, regional acute care hospital, 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 Floyd.

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.

Requirements

Education

• Board certified physician with current active state license, preferably in Indiana.

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.

For more information, contact Kathi Eldridge, Associate Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Kathi.Eldridge@bhsi.com

Founded in 1953, Baptist Health Floyd, formerly known as Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services, is at 225-bed, acute care regional healthcare provider with one of southern Indiana's most advanced comprehensive cardiac surgery programs. Its medical staff is well-built with more than 600 physicians, and over 2,000 employees. The hospital offers 69 points of care in a full continuum, from inpatient care to rehabilitation services and home care.  Services include cardiac surgery, thoracic and vascular services, orthopedics, spine care, wound care, pain management, sleep care, cancer care, diabetic treatment, weight management services and a full range of women's services, including obstetrics.  The cancer center's breast program is the only program in southern Indiana to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.  The hospital is also designated Pathway to Excellence for excellence in nursing services by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

Partnerships with Marian University School of Osteopathic Medicine and IU School of Medicine – Student Rotations 

• Located 5 miles north of Louisville, KY
• New Albany is referred to as Louisville’s Brooklyn. It is just one bridge away and is recognized for its creative and top-notch culinary scene
• Very reasonable cost of living and housing options
• Population of 37,207
• New Albany’s downtown has seen a recent revitalization that includes several walkable blocks of restaurants to enjoy an authentic, local dining experience
• Includes many outdoors spaces and parks to enjoy with pets, family, and friends
• Offers a wide variety of options from charming rustic communities to the energy of city living, all within a short drive
• Has many cultural amenities and sports programs

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EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.