Associate Chief Medical Officer

Howard University Hospital  |  Washington, DC

Role Summary

As Associate Chief Medical Officer at Howard University Hospital, you will provide physician leadership that advances clinical operations, utilization management, and financial performance while supporting the academic mission of one of the nation’s most storied teaching hospitals. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will build and integrate physician advisor and utilization management programs that optimize patient care, documentation quality, and revenue integrity across the hospital.

If you are a physician leader who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, operational performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this is your opportunity to shape care delivery at a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center with deep roots in equity and service.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Utilization Management and Utilization Review programs to ensure appropriate level of care, regulatory compliance, and optimal resource utilization
• Serve as Physician Advisor and subject matter expert supporting initiatives to reduce denials and appeals and improve clinical documentation
• Partner with medical staff and clinical leadership to drive physician and provider engagement, improving accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation, coding, and billing practices across service lines
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle leadership to strengthen financial performance through real-time problem solving, denial reduction strategies, and process improvement
• Oversee Transitions of Care, including hospital case management and discharge planning, to improve patient throughput, reduce length of stay, and ensure safe care transitions
• Support alignment between hospital operations and faculty practice plans, advancing integration across service lines in support of the academic mission
• Provide leadership for quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives that impact utilization, documentation, and reimbursement
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, administration, nursing, and ancillary departments to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and operational excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the scope of this role

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required
• Active, unrestricted medical license required
• Board certification in a relevant specialty required
• Minimum of seven to ten (7–10) years of clinical practice experience
• Minimum of three to five (3–5) years of progressive physician leadership experience (e.g., Medical Director, Physician Advisor, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, case management, and administrative staff
• Demonstrated experience in utilization review, clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs, and hospital operations
• Advanced knowledge of utilization management, case management, and CDI practices
• Expertise in revenue cycle processes, including denial management and payer relations
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in a Physician Advisor role (e.g., CMAC or equivalent)
• Experience in academic medicine and teaching environments
• Experience working within academic health systems

About Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital (HUH) is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. With a legacy dating back to 1862 — when it operated as Freedmen’s Hospital, providing care and refuge to those who had been denied it elsewhere — HUH has grown into one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center. Today, HUH continues its proud tradition of delivering exemplary, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care to the community, while providing exceptional learning and professional development opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission at Howard University for you and/or eligible dependent children — up to two (2) courses per semester
• A mission-driven environment rooted in over 150 years of excellence, service, and advocacy for the communities we serve

Position Details

Pay & Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position based onsite at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. Salary range: $340,000 – $400,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law, including the DC Human Rights Act.

Reasonable Accommodation: Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at HUHLA@huhosp.org.

Pay Transparency: Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.