Chief Medical Officer

Kansas Neurological Institute The Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI) is an intermediate care facility offering support to approximately 120 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. KNI practices a person-centered philosophy to support our residents so they can have the quality of life they deserve by recognizing their individuality, honoring their choices, protecting and maintaining their health, helping to build and maintain their relationships with others, and making sure that they are included in every aspect of their lives; in their homes, in their jobs, and in the community.

KNI has 19 homes with direct support staff assisting with daily living activities in each home throughout four buildings and is located on a large campus, east of the VA hospital in Topeka. KNI is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

About the Position: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a highly responsible medical and administrative position. They serve as the lead clinical authority for the Kansas Neurological Institution, a state-operated facility dedicated to providing comprehensive, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The CMO oversees and develops the delivery of high-quality medical services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Work involves the responsibility of organizing, supervising, and coordinating the work of the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), the Chief Nursing Officer, and ancillary services (e.

g., physical therapy, occupational, dietary, etc,) and involves collaborating with Program staff leadership, the Superintendent, and Social Work to ensure holistic care and support for residents. They make administrative decisions for the overall department and participate in top management and decision-making processes.

This position is responsible for all medical management decisions that are made and provides routine and emergency medical care to the individuals residing at KNI. Abided by the regulation of AMA and Kansas State Board of Healing and Arts and ICF policies. Compensation/Other Information: Annual Salary Starting at: $336,000/yr Unclassified Full-time M-F 8-5 (shifts vary to include weekends based upon coverage, need, and on-call time.)

Benefits Eligible Employment Benefits: Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Minimum Requirement: Must maintain a valid and current medical license in the state of Kansas.

Five years of experience working and utilizing medical license Two years of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program or agency to include proven leadership experience and supervision clinical staff, Preferred: Experience working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations governing healthcare for IDD populations.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Familiarity with electronic health record system and quality improvement methodologies Prior experience managing interdisciplinary teams, including ancillary services or social work . Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services.

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