CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Executive Physician Leadership • Multi-Specialty FQHC • Report Directly to CEO Lead the Strategy. Elevate Clinical Excellence. Transform Community Healthcare. A respected, mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking an accomplished Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide executive and clinical leadership across a growing Southern California healthcare organization.
This is an opportunity for an experienced physician executive to have a direct voice in organizational strategy while leading clinical excellence across medical, dental, behavioral health, and optometry services.
EXPERIENCED PHYSICIAN LEADERS ONLY
Minimum 10 Years of Progressive Physician Leadership Experience Required
This position is designed for an established physician executive ready to lead at the organizational level not simply manage a clinical department.
️ EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP WITH REAL INFLUENCE
As CMO, you will report directly to the CEO and work closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to shape the organization's clinical direction.
You will:
Provide Executive Leadership Across Clinical Operations
Lead Medical Directors & Multidisciplinary Clinical Teams
Drive Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Establish Clinical Policies, Protocols & Standards of Care
Oversee Provider Recruitment & Credentialing
Lead Peer Review & Continuing Medical Education
Advance Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Initiatives
Support Utilization Management & Clinical Performance
Partner With Leadership on Strategic Growth
Build a Culture of Accountability, Collaboration & Excellence
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
MD or DO
10+ Years Progressive Physician Leadership Experience
Experience Leading Large, Multidisciplinary Clinical Teams
Strong Quality Improvement Background
Utilization Management Experience
Physician Practice Management Experience
Exceptional Communication & Executive Leadership Skills
Board Certification and advanced healthcare management training preferred.
MORE THAN AN ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
This is an opportunity to influence how healthcare is delivered across an entire organization.
You'll have the ability to develop physician leaders, improve clinical outcomes, strengthen quality standards, expand services, and help guide the organization's long-term growth while improving healthcare access for underserved Southern California communities.
LEAD PHYSICIANS • SHAPE STRATEGY • DRIVE QUALITY • IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH If you're ready for your next chapter in physician executive leadership, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact.
