Chief Medical Officer

Key Responsibilities

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Clinical Leadership & Strategy

• Provide executive oversight of all medical services, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral health integration, and care coordination.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute strategic initiatives.
• Champion value-based care, population health management, and health equity initiatives.
• Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and retention strategies.

Quality & Compliance

• Oversee clinical quality programs, UDS performance, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with HRSA regulations and FQHC requirements.
• Advance PCMH standards and accreditation efforts.
• Monitor and improve clinical productivity, access, and patient outcomes.

Provider & Staff Engagement

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and clinical excellence.
• Support professional development and continuing education.
• Serve as a visible and accessible leader to medical staff.

Community & External Affairs

• Represent the organization with community partners, hospitals, health systems, and public agencies.
• Support grant initiatives and participate in board-level clinical reporting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty.
• Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience; 3+ years in progressive medical leadership roles preferred.
• Experience in an FQHC, community health center, public health system, or integrated care model strongly preferred. xhyhwjd
• Knowledge of HRSA regulations, UDS reporting, and value-based care models highly desirable.