Immediate Requirement: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Location: Antelope Valley & East Kern County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $320,000–$420,000 annually (DOE)
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Work Split: 60% Clinical / 40% Administrative

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead clinical operations, supervise medical providers, and drive quality improvement across multiple healthcare locations. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical leadership experience, a background in primary care, and a passion for serving underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care for at least 2.5 hours daily.
• Supervise physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants.
• Conduct provider evaluations, coaching, and performance improvement.
• Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
• Oversee clinical productivity, documentation, and quality standards.
• Lead Quality Improvement (QI), Quality Assurance (QA), HEDIS, UDS, and PCMH initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with HRSA, FTCA, Joint Commission, and Medi-Cal requirements.
• Improve patient outcomes, preventive care, and chronic disease management.
• Participate in executive, board, and provider meetings.
• Support clinical operations and backup after-hours on-call coverage.

Requirements:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or related primary care specialty.
• Active California medical license or eligibility for immediate licensure.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of medical leadership experience.
• Experience supervising healthcare providers.
• Background in clinical quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• EHR proficiency; eClinicalWorks experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to underserved and vulnerable populations.

Preferred: FQHC or community health center experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• CME allowance and paid CME time.
• FTCA malpractice coverage, where applicable.
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness leave.
• Potential eligibility for NHSC and California loan repayment programs.

Apply today to take the next step in your healthcare leadership career!

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.