Chief Medical Officer - (CMO)

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Location: Antelope Valley & East Kern County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Clinical / Administrative: 60% Clinical | 40% Administrative
Salary Range: $320,000 – $420,000 annually (DOE)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide strategic clinical leadership and oversee medical operations across multiple healthcare locations. The CMO will supervise physicians and advanced practice providers, ensure high-quality patient care, drive clinical performance, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for at least 2.5 hours daily, Monday through Friday.
• Supervise physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants.
• Conduct provider performance reviews, coaching, and mentorship.
• Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Oversee clinical quality improvement (QI) and quality assurance (QA) programs.
• Monitor HEDIS, UDS, and other clinical quality metrics.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, ICD-10/CPT coding, and billing compliance.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, accreditation, and clinical audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or related primary care specialty.
• Active and unrestricted California medical license or eligibility for immediate licensure.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• At least 3 years of medical leadership experience (Medical Director or CMO).
• Experience in an FQHC or underserved healthcare setting preferred.
• Proficiency in EHR systems; eClinicalWorks preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $320,000 – $420,000 (DOE).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution.
• CME Allowance and Paid CME Time.
• FTCA Malpractice Coverage.
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Wellness Leave.
• Loan Repayment Eligibility (NHSC and California Loan Repayment Programs).

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