Family Medicine Physician - Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

A well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with a Family Medicine background to join its executive leadership team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, just about an hour from Santa Fe.

About the Organization

• Established multispecialty FQHC serving Albuquerque and Santa Fe since 1996
• 3 clinic locations, with an additional acquisition in progress
• Approximately 155 employees and 30+ providers
• Collaborative, patient-centered "We Care" culture
• Projected 45,236 patient visits in FY2027
• Current patient panel of approximately 10,000, with expected growth through acquisition

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $325,000
• Up to 15% annual performance bonus
• $3,000 quarterly leadership stipend for each Pharmacist and Physician Assistant supervised
• 5 weeks (200 hours) PTO
• $3,000 CME allowance plus 5 paid CME days
• Additional $1,000 for licensure and professional memberships
• HRSA Student Loan Repayment eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans with employer match, paid time off, and professional development

Position Highlights

• MondayFriday schedule
• 50% clinical care / 50% executive leadership
• Reports directly to the CEO
• Average of 2.6 patients per clinical hour
• Athena EMR utilized across all clinic locations
• Position available as the current CMO transitions to part-time after six years
• The CMO will provide comprehensive primary care while leading clinical operations across multiple sites. Responsibilities include overseeing ongoing clinic expansion, acquisitions, quality improvement initiatives, provider productivity, and operational workflows. The role also includes direct oversight of 1 Physician, 6 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, 6 Behavioral Health Providers, and 3 Pharmacists , while partnering closely with executive leadership and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Call Ratio is 1:4, with nurse triage handling initial calls.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Experienced primary care physician with leadership experience or interest in serving as Chief Medical Officer
• Eligible for a New Mexico Medical License
• Strong leadership, operational, and relationship-building skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams, supporting provider productivity, driving workflow improvements, and contributing to strategic organizational growth.