Psychiatrist - Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer

Community Health Center seeking an experienced physician to serve as Chief Medical Officer Christiansburg, VA (Easy commute to Roanoke or Blacksburg!)

About the Company:

• This group has been in place since 1981 and was deemed an FQHC Facility in 2013
• Recognition by HRSA in 2023, 2024, and 2025 as one of the Top 10 Percent of Community Health Centers nationwide based on high-quality patient outcomes.
• Incredible leadership stability. The group has had one CEO over the past 20 years.
• The organization offers a highly supportive, team-oriented culture with an open-door leadership style.
• 3 primary clinic sites + 1 school-based clinic
• 21 total providers across Family Medicine, OB/GYN, Dental, and Behavioral health
• 501c3 non-profit organization that is committed to providing affordable and high quality medical, dental, behavioral, and preventative health care services

Benefits:

• Base Salary: $310,000 / yr
• Life and Disability Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Assistance available for student loan repayment.
• Reimbursement for maintaining medical licenses, board certifications, professional memberships, and DEA registration.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Generous allowance provided.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Ample PTO for vacation and sick leave.
• Paid Major Holidays, Enjoy time off on major holidays.

About the role:

• Chief Medical Officer - Previous Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer experience a plus.
• Location: Christiansburg, VA (Close to Roanoke and Blacksburg!) - Travel to our other local sites will be required.
• Mon - Fri Schedule: 40hr week.
• The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for providing patient care, working with and overseeing providers and clinical staff to ensure quality outcomes
• Work with medical, behavioral health and dental providers and management to maintain Center policies, procedures and protocols.
• Ensuring Center compliance with Federally Qualified Health Center requirements including responsibility for meeting Clinical Performance Measures.
• This position is 50% administrative and 50% serving patients.
• Strong community mission serving uninsured/Medicaid populations
• 21 total providers across Primary Care, OB/GYN, Dental, and Behavioral health
• Performs all functions as a family physician in providing direct care to patients
• Participates in and leads morning team huddles, meetings and quality improvement initiatives;
• Responsible for annual staff evaluations, disciplinary actions and other human resource activities related to supervisees.
• Participates in the development, execution and review of clinical policies and procedures
• Participates in the review of patient health records and utilization review studies of Center services
• Manages provider staff and nursing leadership;
• Oversees Quality Improvement and Assurance
• Attends monthly Board of Director meetings and reports on clinical activities;
• Regularly review and meet with CFO on provider productivity.
• Participates in community outreach, marketing, public awareness and speaking engagements representing the Center

Background:

• Board Certified / Board Eligible FM, IM, or Psych
• Ability to hold a Virginia State Medical License
• Candidates with at least 5 years of physician experience post residency preferred.
• Previous Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer experience a plus.
• Some long-distance travel may be required for training purposes and professional meetings. Local travel is necessary, moving between the our local clinic locations.
• Use of personal vehicle is necessary. Mileage is reimbursed for some long distance travel if personal vehicle is used.

About the Area:

• With the mountains and river a short drive away, the area offers a family–friendly atmosphere with hiking, fishing, farmer's markets, festivals, and other outdoor activities.
• In addition to outdoor activities, our area offers wonderful parks and recreation departments for children and adults in organized sports, camps, and activities.
• The presence of Virginia Tech University in nearby Blacksburg also provides a major hub for higher education, employment, athletic events, and professional development.