Hearst Health · 2 weeks ago
Chief Clinical Officer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expHearst Health is a market leader in healthcare software for home-based care, and they are seeking a Chief Clinical Officer to shape and execute the clinical strategy. This role involves ensuring software solutions enable high-quality patient-centered care while representing the company at industry events and aligning clinical needs with product innovation.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and lead the clinical vision in alignment with the company's product and business strategies
Serve as the primary clinical voice within the executive team, ensuring strategic decisions reflect the realities of patient care delivery
Monitor and communicate clinical and regulatory trends impacting home health and hospice
Represent HCHB publicly as a trusted industry expert—participating in panels, conferences, advocacy events, and partnerships to elevate the company’s influence and credibility in home-based care
Ensure all software features and workflows comply with CMS, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards
Guide the design and implementation of evidence-based, patient-centered clinical workflows
Provide expert interpretation of clinical guidelines, policies, and best practices
Proactively assess clinical risks and ensure alignment with industry and payer requirements (e.g., PDGM, VBID, HHVBP)
Translate clinical needs into product requirements, collaborating with engineering, product management, and UX teams
Partner with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to position clinical features, create messaging, and support client onboarding and adoption
Collaborate with regulatory and legal teams to ensure compliance is embedded across the product lifecycle
Guide the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies to enhance care delivery and documentation
Actively engage with clinical users to gather insights and feedback for continuous product improvement
Build trust with providers and industry stakeholders by articulating the value of HCHB’s solutions in improving care quality and operational efficiency
Champion usability improvements to reduce clinician burden and support frontline adoption
Lead clinical advisory boards and cultivate a network of industry consultants
Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert across departments to enhance understanding of clinical operations
Provide clinical input for internal training, documentation, and customer education programs
Qualification
Required
Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP), Medicine (MD/DO), Healthcare Administration, or related field
Active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or equivalent clinical credential
Minimum of 10 years in home health and/or hospice clinical practice
At least 5 years in a senior or executive clinical leadership role, ideally within healthcare technology or a digital health company
Proven track record of cross-functional leadership and collaboration in a product-driven organization
Deep knowledge of CMS guidelines, PDGM, HIPAA, and quality measures
Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and operational workflows in home-based care
Experience with regulatory alignment, clinical compliance, and audit preparedness
Strong understanding of the intersection between healthcare policy, payer models, and software design
Strategic thinker with a balance of clinical, technical, and business acumen
Skilled communicator with experience influencing at the executive level and representing an organization externally
Deep empathy for clinicians and a passion for improving the care delivery experience
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to navigate evolving healthcare regulations and technologies
Energetic and collaborative leadership style; capable of inspiring teams and building cross-functional alignment
Benefits
Meaningful Work: Your work directly impacts the quality of life for homebound patients and their caregivers.
Mission-Driven Leadership: Our President, Luke Rutledge, is committed to a people-first culture and making HCHB a rewarding place to work.
Giving Back: We support charitable initiatives aligned with our mission to empower exceptional care.
Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits and performance-based compensation.
Company
Hearst Health
The mission of Hearst Health is to guide healthcare organizations by delivering essential intelligence and software that improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Denielle G. deWynter
Chief Financial Officer & SVP
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