The Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer (“CCO”) is accountable for meeting established SRAlab standards for overall quality, patient care practices, budgetary performance and regulatory compliance. This responsibility includes providing executive leadership and operational direction to advance clinical excellence, patient safety, and management for the physician practice across the entire SRAlab enterprise. This role is critical in ensuring alignment of physician strategy, quality, and financial objectives with SRAlab’s mission to provide transformative care and lead advancements in rehabilitation medicine. The CCO oversees physician performance, compensation planning, and the development of medical leadership to maintain the institution’s position as a global leader in innovative, patient-centered care.

The CCO will consistently demonstrate support of the SRALab Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer will demonstrate SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRALab.

The Chief Clinical Officer will:

Clinical Leadership & Enterprise Workforce Management

• Oversee all medical operations for the SRAlab enterprise, which includes all sites of care—Inpatient, Outpatient, DayRehab, and Alliances.

• Collaborate with the Chair, Northwestern University Feinberg School (“NUFSM”) of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (“PM&R”) to develop new academic programs ensuring their outstanding operation and sustainability.

• Ensure alignment and integration of clinical, quality, and medical staff initiatives in collaboration with the Executive Leadership team, throughout the SRAlab enterprise

• Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of top-tier physicians and APPs to support the organization's growth and clinical goals.

• Provide oversight for physician performance, ensuring alignment with institutional quality and medical staff initiatives.

• Oversee SRAlab’s enterprise medical staff leadership, Chief Medical Affairs (CMA), Chief Quality Officer (“CQO”) and the Associate Chief Medical Officer (“ACMO”) as well as SRAlab clinical chairs, section chiefs, and medical directors, to drive performance improvement.

• Collaborate with the Chief Operations Officer (“COO”) and other executive leaders to guide clinical performance and operational priorities across the organization, with a particular focus on areas aligned with physician practice leadership.

• Resolve potential overlaps in responsibilities among the physician practice, including the CMA CQO, the ACMO and other physician leaders.

Performance Management & Compensation Planning

• Oversee medical staff performance, including accountability for leadership roles such as CMA, ACMO, CQO, clinical chairs and section chiefs.

• In collaboration with the Physician Steering Committee and Human Resources, develop and implement the Physician Compensation Plan, ensuring models align with organizational goals and effectively incentivize quality care, clinical innovation, and academic development.

Growth & Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and expand growth opportunities through strategic affiliations with healthcare providers, academic institutions, and research organizations.

• Enhance Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s reputation as a leader in rehabilitation medicine on a regional, national, and global scale.

Operational Planning

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement clinical and operational strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Establish performance metrics to monitor and evaluate clinical and operational effectiveness.

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage physician practice budgets to support resource allocation and long-term sustainability.

• Monitor financial performance of the physician practice within various programs, identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies.

• Collaborate with COO as it relates to nursing and allied health practice efficiencies.

• Accountable for the medical practice financial performance.

• Ensure targets are met for annual operating budgets and patient volume performance.

Team Building & Talent Development

• Foster a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and accountability among the physician practice and other clinical staff.

• Mentor and develop emerging leaders in the physician practice to build a pipeline of future talent.

• Implement a robust succession planning process to ensure leadership continuity and prepare the next generation of leaders for key physician practice roles.

Communication & Key Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure transparent communication with staff, leadership, and external partners to build alignment and trust.

• Represent Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s clinical programs to external partners, advocating for the organization’s mission and values.

Professional Development & Innovation

• Stay informed about trends and advancements in rehabilitation medicine, leveraging insights to drive clinical innovation and improvement.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development throughout the organization.

• Partner with the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to ensure translational research is effectively implemented across the clinical enterprise.

Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

• Collaborates with the executive leadership team to meet annual objectives and advance five-year strategic priorities.

• Partners with the Chief Scientific Officer to facilitate translational research and scientific integration into clinical care.

• Oversees the Chief Medical Affairs, the Associate Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Quality Officer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in PM&R or a relevant specialty.

• Advanced training in healthcare administration, public health, or a related field is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, with at least 8 to 10 years in senior clinical leadership roles overseeing multidisciplinary teams.

• Expertise in physician performance oversight, clinical integration, and value-based care models.

• Demonstrated success in aligning clinical, quality, and medical staff operations within a complex healthcare system.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to engage with diverse collaborators.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve strategic goals in a collaborative environment.

• Commitment to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s mission, values, and culture of innovation and excellence.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

• This role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring adaptability to shifting priorities.

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range: Pay range starts at $350,000 annually; final offer may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations:  https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.