CAPC Chief Medical Officer

Background

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) is a national, non-profit membership organization that successfully uses social change principles to promote high-quality care for all people living with a serious illness, and their caregivers. The Chief Medical Officer has a critical role as an internal subject matter expert and strategic leader on the CAPC team, and as a CAPC representative liaising with external audiences. 

The Chief Medical Officer is a full-time position that reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain a ‘finger on the pulse’ of threats and opportunities in the palliative care field, innovations in palliative care delivery, and educational needs across US health care, identifying and evaluating opportunities for CAPC action
•  Participate on CAPC’s Enterprise Team – which has oversight of organizational finances, operations, team health, and strategy - by attending regular meetings, retreats, and planning sessions
• Serve as CAPC’s internal medical subject matter expert and provide strategic guidance for all departments, including: 
•  Develop CAPC positioning on clinical topics related to education, policy advocacy and CAPC thought leadership, in collaboration with CAPC’s CEO and CAPC Directors of Clinical Education, Palliative Care Program Development, Health Equity, and Health Care Transformation
• Participate in CAPC’s Opportunity Committee, a twice-monthly meeting to evaluate new project proposals
• Collaborate with CAPC’s fundraising lead to identify and write proposals for foundation grants or donations that support CAPC strategic objectives
•  Support CAPC’s Member Services team through strategic guidance, participation in high-value member and prospective member conversations, and synthesis of member feedback as it relates to CAPC product and program development
• In collaboration with CAPC’s Marketing team, lead selection of topics for CAPC’s blog and review all clinical content as clinical reviewer
• In collaboration with CAPC’s Palliative Care Program Development team, provide oversight of CAPC’s virtual clinical practice education series, Interprofessional Grand Rounds. Actively support the identification and recruitment of expert faculty. 
• Support CAPC’s Clinical Education team by:
• Participation on CAPC’s clinical curriculum development committee 
• Participation on CAPC’s continuing education committee 
• Working with interprofessional faculty and subject matter experts to review CAPC clinical education courses, learning pathways and workshops
• Serving as Medical Course Director to meet continuing education accreditation requirements 
• Collaborate with the Palliative Care Program Development, Health Equity, and Health Care Transformation teams as needed to support development of new and/or review of existing  technical assistance for palliative care program leaders
• Participate on CAPC National Seminar Planning Committee to develop content and identify speakers, serving as Medical Course Director for the conference
• Represent CAPC among external audiences through speaking, writing, media relations, social media, and partnership/relationship development
• Develop and maintain key relationships with palliative care field leaders and relevant organizations, to identify opportunities for mission-aligned collaboration 
• Uphold CAPC’s values of equity and inclusion in all professional activities and interactions

Qualifications

• Currently Board-certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician
• Minimum 7 years of leadership in palliative care; experience in both inpatient and outpatient or community-based settings preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience public speaking
• Capacity to persuasively communicate CAPC’s value proposition to prospective and existing partners and members
• Team-oriented with a demonstrated track record of interprofessional collaboration
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced entrepreneurial remote environment
• Ability to travel up to once a month

About the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) is a national organization dedicated to increasing the availability of quality, equitable health care for people living with a serious illness. The organization maintains national membership to support the growth of palliative care programs in health care organizations across the country and the world, and we deliver palliative care education to tens of thousands of clinicians each year. As the nation’s leading resource in its field, CAPC provides health care professionals and organizations with the training, tools, and technical assistance necessary to meet the needs of patients with serious illness.

CAPC aims to uphold the values of equity and inclusion, both in the work we do on behalf of patients, and in the makeup and functioning of our team. We are committed to supporting a staff that represents a constellation of perspectives and experiences, and we expect that all CAPC team members embrace these values.

About the Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

Work Requirements

- This position is open to applicants throughout the U.S. and will be performed remotely

o Must be comfortable with occasional travel

o Must be able to travel to New York State at least annually

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role with CAPC (MSHS) is $225 - 250k annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Benefits of Working at CAPC

- Collaborative work environment

- Access to professional development support and resources

- Access to a robust benefits package through the Mount Sinai Health System including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan

- Generous paid time off

- Employee wellness program

- Access to Mount Sinai discounts to shows, concerts, movies, and sporting events in the New York City area