Description
Chief Medical Officer – Behavioral Health
Geisinger | Northeast Pennsylvania
We are excited to partner with Geisinger to recruit a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for its Behavioral Health Hospital in Northeast Pennsylvania. This is a key physician leadership role with significant impact across Luzerne and Lackawanna/Wyoming Counties.
Position Overview
The Chief Medical Officer will provide clinical and strategic leadership for the psychiatric service line, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of physician providers and advanced practice clinicians. This leader will be instrumental in supporting psychiatry team members, advancing models of care, and sustaining service excellence across the region.
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Facility & Program Highlights
- 92-bed behavioral health hospital
- Average Daily Census: 80–84 patients
- Comprehensive services, including intensive outpatient programs
- Medical staff oversight: 7 physician providers plus a team of APPs
- Psychiatry residency program:
o 3 residents per year, with planned growth to 5 residents annually
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Required Qualifications
- MD or DO with completed residency in Psychiatry
- Active Board Certification
- Eligible for or able to obtain Pennsylvania medical license and DEA
- Minimum 7 years of post-residency/fellowship clinical experience
- Current or prior leadership experience in an outpatient or health system setting
- Willingness to actively practice clinically as part of the role
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Learn More
For additional details or to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact:
Mark Dotson
Director, Executive Search
Mark.Dotson@JacksonPhysicianSearch.com
Schedule a call:
https://calendly.com/mark-dotson/chief-medical-officer-pa
