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Physician-Statewide Medical Director (Chief…
- Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Baton Rouge, LA)
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Physician-Statewide Medical Director (Chief Medical Officer)
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Physician-Statewide Medical Director (Chief Medical Officer)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
MVA/CSH/216191
Department
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date
01/07/2026
Closing Date
1/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)
The Physician – Statewide Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a physician, board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides medical and clinical support to the Medicaid Program. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides strategic clinical leadership and medical oversight for all Medicaid programs, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective care for members. Serving as the agency’s principal clinical advisor, the CMO shapes medical policy, quality strategy, and value-based initiatives while partnering with Managed Care Organizations, providers, and community stakeholders to improve health outcomes for high-need populations.
Minimum Qualifications
LICENSURE REQUIREMENT: VALID LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS LICENSURE
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
The Statewide Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for the following functions:
+ Interpret existing clinical policies that define services covered by Louisiana Medicaid.
+ Assist in analysis, development and implementation of new clinical policies and criteria.
+ Confer with medical directors of the Medicaid managed care health plans to identify lessons learned and make recommendations for changes to address access to care
+ Prepare and deliver presentations to Medicaid provider groups and other stakeholders as identified by the Physician – Statewide Medical Director (Medicaid). or the LDH Executive Management Team.
+ Critically analyze Medicaid quality measures and Medicaid managed care organization quality performance, in cooperation with Quality leadership and Medicaid personnel.
+ Assist with the development of quality measures that support innovation, advanced payment models, and population health, and facilitate stakeholder input for quality measures to be monitored and/or financially incentivized in the Medicaid program.
+ Collaborate with the diverse community of Medicaid managed care organization medical directors, medical professionals, and patient and community representatives.
+ Chair the Medicaid Medical Care Advisory Committee, maintain/participate on the Medicaid Quality Subcommittees to support the overall quality improvement objectives of the Medicaid program.
+ Provide medical consultation to Medicaid program staff on member-specific covered services issues.
+ Use clinical expertise to inform agency strategic priority around delivery system reform, including community engagement, care coordination, case management, and community health worker programs to advance population heath and value-based care.
+ Advance agency strategic priority of implementing and evaluating advanced payment models and payment reform.
+ Participate in Medicaid Executive Management Team to contribute to strategic vision, agency leadership, and short and long-term strategic planning for the Louisiana Medicaid program.
+ Report directly to the Medicaid Executive Director for assigned responsibilities and duties.
+ Represent the department in programmatic matters at various federal, state, and local hearings, meetings, and conferences
+ Work with state’s regional and parish administrative staff to ensure all related contracts are implemented according to federal and state laws/regulations in keeping with the guidance of the Medicaid program.
+ Supervise and direct the work of professional/subordinate staff
+ Establish performance goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria for employee performance.
+ Schedule and participates in performance reviews and planning meetings and completes the formal performance appraisal.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Full-time Unclassified position
Cost Center: 3052010100
Position Number(s): 50646423
Compensation: Salary Depends on Qualifications
How To Apply
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Casey Hickman
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp) .
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
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Do you have a valid Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners licensure?
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+ No
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If yes, provide your licensure number. Type N/A if answered, no.
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Are you board-certified by the American Board of internal Medicine?
+ Yes
+ No
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If yes, provide your certification/licensure number. Type N/A if answered, no
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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type “N/A” if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
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State of Louisiana
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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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