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VP, CLINICIAN WELLBEING
Job Title: VP, CLINICIAN WELLBEING
Job Code: 5674
FLSA: E
Job Level: N2
Revised Date: 07/01/2025
Supervisory Responsibility:
General Description of the Job Class
As a member of the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP) senior leadership team, the Chief Clinician Wellbeing Officer (CCWO) leads the strategy and execution of organizational efforts to advance clinician well-being and professional fulfillment. The CCWO drives a culture of well-being across all DHIP clinical departments by integrating evidence- based practices, assessing organizational culture, partnering with internal stakeholders, and developing targeted programs and resources. This role reports directly to the President of DHIP and serves as a national thought leader, positioning DHIP as a top-tier organization for clinician engagement, retention, and wellness.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Lead the design and implementation of strategic well-being programs for physicians and APPs across DHIP, with a focus on professional fulfillment and burnout reduction.
Build and support a network of well-being champions within departments; assess local needs, advise on action plans, and monitor progress.
Partner with leaders in HR, quality, finance, GME, behavioral health, and informatics to align well-being initiatives with broader DHIP goals.
Serve as an internal and external advocate for well-being, representing DHIP on national platforms and aligning with accreditation requirements.
Monitor organizational culture and professional fulfillment data to identify clinician trends and hot spots and use data to guide decision- making and programs.
Develop and deploy resources to support leader behaviors and individual clinician strategies that promote wellness and resilience.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
MD or PhD in a healthcare-related or leadership/organizational psychology field required.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years in a clinical or healthcare leadership role. Minimum of 5 years leading well-being initiatives, with a demonstrated track record of strategic program design and implementation
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep understanding of drivers of burnout and well-being in healthcare settings.
Experience with organizational culture change and professional fulfillment frameworks.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and leadership coaching skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret wellness-related data for action.
Collaborative, influential leadership style across multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and clinical practice environments.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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