Chief Clinical Officer

Company: Landmark Hospitals of Columbia, LLC
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you interested in leading an experienced and dedicated clinical team? Would you enjoy the camaraderie and teamwork at a smaller facility? Our mission is providing excellent care for medically complex patients; if this intrigues you, we have an amazing opportunity as a Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) waiting for your application! What we are looking for in our next Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) We are seeking a highly qualified transformational leader to join our leadership team. This is a critical role in driving the vision and performance of our clinical services. We know we have opportunities for improvement that the right candidate will be able to tackle quickly and make a big impact. As CCO, you will coordinate all patient care and operations for the hospital and be a key participant in the organizational planning. This role is connected to all aspects of hospital clinical operations. The CCO is has a great deal of authority and responsibility - providing direction, administration and supervision of all clinical services. The CCO partners with the hospital CEO in meeting hospital performance objectives and is a member of the Hospital executive staff. As CCO, you will work side by side the staff, get to know our strong team of clinicians and their skills and help them reach even greater levels of clinical performance. This role will have approximately 50 direct reports and will approve scheduling as well as conduct orientation and performance reviews. This role has a HUGE impact on the quality and consistency of patient care, and also ensuring our staff are engaged, happy, well trained and efficiently performing in our environment. What we offer you> Competitive Salary and Great Benefits Medical, Vision and Dental Health insurance with Aetna - both copay and HDHP plans available Paid Time Off (PTO - 4 weeks a year!) Disability insurance – Short-term and Long-term policies provided by Landmark, with buyup options available Flexible spending and Health Saving account Life insurance – The company paid $25K and additional voluntary life available Matching 401K Tuition reimbursement up to $15K (after 1st year of employment) CCO Key responsibilities include: Develops, implements and coordinates hospital programs addressing patient care needs Implements mechanisms for innovative evidence-based practices to evolve clinical programs Participates in the policy decisions that impact patient care services within the hospital Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of process improvement and continuous quality improvement Assumes an active role in the hospital's governing board, medical staff and other clinical leaders in the hospital's decision-making structure and process Participates as the administrator-on-call rotation with the designated administrative team Supports and develops patient care services through the employee selection process, work assignments, performance evaluations, and staff development Responsible for the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Recommends and participates in education programs and training; including new hire orientation Encourages and facilitates the professional advancement of employees by affording opportunities for further education and experience Maintains close coordination with all departments to insure continuity and collaboration of services Communicates expectations, develops leaders and evolves the organization to meet current and anticipated strategic priorities Conveys a strong sense of advocacy and support on behalf of patients, family members and staff Responsible for cost controls to insure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from the approved departmental budgets Minimum Qualifications for Chief Clinical Officer Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or related field. Post graduate degree in nursing or related clinical field, MBA, MSN, MS-HA or currently be pursuing this type of degree. 5 years of hospital-based clinical experience as an RN or other clinical role (patient facing) 3 years of RN/Clinical leadership (such as unit manager of larger hospital or DON or CCO). Active clinical license (such as RN or RT) BLS and ACLS Key Competencies include: Deep clinical competency / skills - strong preference for experience with ICU/CCU care Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions in complex situations Ability to handle difficult situations in a professional manner Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technology. About us: Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned hospital system with locations in Georgia, Missouri, and Florida. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and accredited as long-term acute care hospitals under CIHQ. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets and we specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. What makes Landmark Hospitals unique is that the company was founded by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background verification checks.

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