The Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) of the Adult Inpatient platform for UIHC provides medical oversight, expertise, and leadership for the clinical staff in overseeing the delivery of high-quality, safe, innovative, and efficient clinical care provided at UIHC.  This individual will be key in driving the delivery of efficient, high-quality, safe, cost-effective care provided in a team-based, patient-centered culture within UI Hospitals & Clinics.  This position will be a 0.5 FTE with the remaining 0.5 FTE as a clinical position in a clinical department within UI Health Care.

Working in a complex academic medical center and highly matrixed environment, the ACMO will be charged with assessing the current state of adult inpatient clinical operations and setting forth a strategy with an end goal of the delivery of outstanding care, improved efficiency and operational metrics, and increased capacity. Reporting to the UI Hospitals & Clinics CMO, and in collaboration with peers, clinical leaders, and multiple staff, the ACMO will use a data-driven approach to improving operations. With a focus on the patient, this individual will address issues in operational effectiveness, productivity, quality, patient safety, and the patient experience. They will oversee clinical programs through a team of Medical Directors and support the CMO in new strategic initiatives.

The ACMO role will afford the successful candidate the opportunity to be part of the nationally recognized University of Iowa system of academics and healthcare. UI Health Care is a system with revenues of more than $3.5 billion. It is comprised of its flagship 889 adult and pediatric bed, tertiary/quaternary academic medical center, and the only comprehensive academic medical center in Iowa. UI Health Care is expanding to support growth in its geographical region, with other facilities currently under construction.

For confidential nominations or expressions of interest, subject to the limits of Iowa’s Open Records Law (Iowa Code Chapter 22.7), please contact Witt Kieffer, via Jim King, Linda Komnick or Katie Haddock, by email at khaddock@wittkieffer.com.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• MD/DO or equivalent degree, Board Certification, and eligibility for licensure in the State of Iowa is required.


• An advanced degree in healthcare/business (MBA, MHA) or equivalent degree is preferred. 

• Eligible for a faculty appointment in the Carver College of Medicine on either the clinical or tenure track


• Practicing physician in an inpatient discipline who possesses experience within an academic medical center.


• Proven track record of instituting successful, patient-focused operational improvements in the inpatient setting and a history of utilizing data to assess operations and drive change.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Demonstrated experience working effectively in an inclusive environment