Chief Quality Officer Physician Opportunity in Historic Charleston SC
Updated 2/13/26
$255,000
– $385,000
yearly
109 Bee Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States
Physician
Internal Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
4 years
Job description
Job description
As the Chief Quality Officer (CQO), you will lead the organization’s mission to achieve excellence in clinical quality outcomes, patient safety, and value-based care. This role is central to fostering a High Reliability Organization, promoting a Just Culture, and embedding safe, reliable processes throughout healthcare delivery.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Collaborate with the Quality Data SAIL coordinator, Infection Control Team, Surgical Quality, Chief Informatics Officer and Executive Leadership Team, to implement strategies for exceptional quality and patient safety outcomes.
Drive initiatives that advance high reliability principles and advocate for a Just Culture across the organization.
Collaboration and Integration
Partner with the Chief of Staff, Medical Director, and Quality Management team to integrate quality programs throughout the healthcare system.
Work with physicians, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to identify vulnerabilities, apply human factors and system principles, and prevent adverse events.
People Management
Oversee departmental staff activities to ensure quality, productivity, and operational excellence.
Manage employee engagement, staffing levels, budget compliance, hiring, termination, coaching, and policy development.
Service Excellence
Establish priorities and functional standards to deliver superior service and achieve high patient satisfaction.
Actively participate in committees, educate medical staff, and serve as a liaison to maintain a competent and engaged workforce.
Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. degree and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive managerial experience in healthcare and seven (7) years of progressive quality improvement experience required.
Board certification in a clinical specialty.
Advanced degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field preferred.
Extensive experience in quality management, patient safety, and healthcare leadership.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to drive change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Working Hours
Skills
Strategic Thinker: Skilled in developing and executing enterprise-wide quality and patient safety strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborative Partner: Builds strong relationships with clinical, operational, and executive teams to achieve shared objectives.
Expert in Quality & Safety: Deep knowledge of regulatory standards, accreditation processes, and evidence-based practices for high reliability and Just Culture.
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