Chief Medical Officer (CMO) – Mission-Driven FQHC Leadership
$325,000–$382,000 year
On-sitePomona, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead clinical operations, provider engagement, and quality initiatives across an integrated care network serving 13,000 patients annually. Provide clinical care two days per week while driving organizational strategy, HEDIS/UDS/HRSA quality improvements, and operational optimization. Mentor, onboard, and retain provider teams while shaping recruitment for physicians and APPs. Support service line growth and new medical locations launching in 2026 through board presentations and strategic planning. This role combines 60% administrative leadership with 40% clinical care within a collaborative FQHC environment focused on underserved Hispanic communities.
Required Qualifications
- Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds (Pediatrics-only board certification not accepted)
- Progressive physician leadership experience
- FQHC clinical experience
- Experience serving as an Associate Medical Director, Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, or in a comparable physician leadership role
- 60% Administrative Leadership
- 40% Clinical Care
- Clinical oversight across medical services and provider teams
- Provider mentorship, onboarding, engagement, and retention
- Quality improvement initiatives tied to HEDIS, UDS, HRSA, Patient satisfaction, Clinical workflows and operational optimization
- Recruitment strategy for physicians and APPs
- Strategic planning and service line growth
- Board and executive leadership presentations related to quality and performance
- Servant leader mindset
- Leads by example
- Builds trust and collaboration
- Communicates directly and respectfully
- Focuses on solutions, not blame
- Supports providers while driving accountability
- Comfortable navigating growth, change, and differing opinions
- Self-motivated
- Adaptable
- Transparent
- Hands-on
- Forward-thinking
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in delivering integrated, patient-centered care
- Strong expertise in quality improvement and population health management
- Passion for provider engagement, mentorship, and retention
- Skilled in operational excellence and workflow optimization
- Thrives in dynamic, growth-focused healthcare environments
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