Chief Medical Executive, Sutter Delta Medical Center

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Organization:

SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center

Position Overview:

Located in Antioch, California, Sutter Delta Medical Center (SDMC) has 141 patient beds and has been serving East Contra Costa County for more than 50 years.

SDMC has been awarded numerous accolades in recent years, notably, it is consistently awarded for its cardiac care excellence. In 2025, the hospital was one of six Sutter hospital campuses to earn an award for treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) through the Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease program. Sutter Delta Medical Center was also among the hospitals recognized for success in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News & World Report.

Also in 2025, Sutter Delta Medical Center became the first hospital in East Contra Costa County to implement the state-of-the-art robotic surgical system, the Intuitive da Vinci 5, revolutionizing advanced surgical care in the region and improving access for patients who previously had to travel an hour or more for certain surgical procedures.

The Chief Medical Executive (CME) works closely with both administrative staff and members of the medical staff and its leadership to maintain the high quality of medical care and to promote medical staff participation in the hospital. The CME is accountable to ensure better, safer care, and to enhance the environment for practicing clinicians with the goal of providing patient centered care. Additionally, the CME participates in development and implementation of quality initiatives including patient access and satisfaction, provider satisfaction, clinical outcomes, process improvement, guideline development, and process improvement.

Job Description:

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Doctorate Degree (MD or DO)
• CA Physician Licensure eligible

Desired

• Master's - business, medical management or public health
• Board certification or Board eligible

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 12 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated outcomes as a thought leader, mentor and listener leading to trusting, collaborative and impactful relationships between administrators and care providers
• Working understanding of using electronic medical records to obtain metrics leading to support of performance improvement, quality and safety
• Demonstrated team leadership and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Action planning skills, interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication skills are required
• Flexibility, adaptability, motivation and creativity in dealing with change, timeliness and attention to detail are required as well

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $174.15 to $278.64 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.