Chief Medical Officer

White House Clinics is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental, and enabling services through a patient‑centered, team‑based approach to 32,000 patients across a 5‑county service area in Central Kentucky.

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to join our senior leadership team and lead clinical strategy, care quality, and provider engagement. The ideal candidate will bring not only clinical excellence, but also strong business and operational acumen to help us grow strategically, manage performance, and advance value‑based care initiatives.

BENEFITS

• Employer Paid Health, Life & Disability Insurance
• 4 Weeks of PTO
• Retirement Plan with up to 4% Employer Match
• 8 Paid Holidays
• And More!

Position Summary

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is the senior clinical leader of the organization, responsible for the oversight of all medical and pharmacy services, clinical quality, provider performance, and population health initiatives. The CMO works collaboratively with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and equitable care.

As a visible and engaged leader, the CMO will shape a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and advancing clinical best practices. The CMO will partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to support strategic growth in a complex and evolving healthcare landscape.

While the position is a full‑time administrative position, the CMO will work occasional clinical shifts to provide coverage in clinic and to maintain familiarity with the EHR, operational processes and culture in clinics.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of all clinical services to ensure high‑quality, safe, and evidence‑based care.
• Promote interdisciplinary team‑based care models that address whole‑person health, including physical, behavioral, and social determinants of health.
• Support provider recruitment, credentialing, retention, and performance management.

Business & Operational Leadership

• Collaborate with the CEO, CFO, and COO to align clinical services with financial sustainability and organizational goals.
• Evaluate and improve clinical productivity, provider efficiency, and care delivery workflows.
• Guide the implementation and monitoring of value‑based care models, quality metrics, and cost‑effective practices.
• Analyze healthcare data (utilization, cost, quality outcomes) to inform clinical and operational decision‑making.
• Contribute to strategic planning, business development, and partnerships, including new service lines and community collaborations.

Quality & Compliance

• Oversee clinical quality improvement initiatives, risk management programs, and compliance with HRSA, UDS, NCQA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
• Lead organization‑wide efforts in patient safety, outcomes reporting, and population health.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, etc.).
• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Kentucky.
• Minimum 7 years of clinical practice, with at least 3 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical operations, healthcare finance, and business planning.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced, resource‑conscious environment.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or safety‑net setting.
• Formal business or management training (e.g., MBA, MHA, MPH).
• Experience with value‑based care, quality improvement frameworks, and EMR and population health systems.
• Familiarity with HRSA performance measures
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Chief Medical Officer will provide direct supervision to departmental team.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at‑will employer.