Chief Medical Officer

About the role

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will lead clinical operations, recruitment, retention and development of the clinical teams and oversee all clinics in the MEC network.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations, recruitment, retention and development of the clinical teams
• Oversight for all clinics in the MEC network
• Partner with internal executives, local clinical leaders, clinical providers, and senior operation leaders
• Ensure appropriate organizational structure (people, processes, systems) is in place
• Providers practice at the top of their license
• Responsible for achieving profitable growth, clinical excellence, service standards and regulatory compliance
• Work with the leadership team on strategic initiatives, new programs, care delivery standardization and general operations to achieve company goals
• Oversee the MEC’s physician and advanced practice provider workforce
• Ensure consistent standards of clinical care, productivity, and patient outcomes across more than 50 clinic locations
• Lead the development of clinical governance frameworks, quality measurement systems, and provider engagement initiatives

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of a postgraduate medical education in an ACGME approved residency program in a medical specialty with current Board Certification
• MBA, MHA or additional leadership training highly preferred
• Active or eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois and Indiana
• Prior experience as a chief/senior senior physician executive
• Experience in urgent care, retail medicine, or large ambulatory care networks
• Demonstrated experience working in high-growth or private equity–backed healthcare organizations
• Strong understanding of healthcare economics, productivity metrics, and clinical performance management
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing physicians and advanced practice providers

Company Information

Midwest Express Clinic (MEC) is one of the Midwest's leading and fastest growing urgent care enterprises and has exclusively retained AMN Healthcare to lead the search for an inspirational, visible, action-oriented and engaging physician leader to serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to transform healthcare delivery for all clinical services across their growing network of Urgent Care and Primary Care locations.

MEC is one of the fastest-growing urgent care providers in the Midwest, offering convenient, high-quality healthcare services to patients across the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana. Founded more than 14 years ago, the organization has grown from a single location to a network of more than 50 clinics serving hundreds of thousands of patients each year. The clinics provide walk-in medical care for a wide range of conditions including illnesses, injuries, diagnostic testing, and preventive services. MEC's model is designed to deliver efficient, patient-centered care with short wait times, extended hours, and convenient locations. The organization has built a reputation for accessible care and strong patient satisfaction. With the support of a private equity partner, the organization is investing in leadership, technology, and clinical infrastructure to support its next stage of growth and innovation.

Nominations and referrals, as well as resumes from interested candidates, may be sent to:

• Betty Petro
• Senior Search Consultant, C-Suite Executive Search
• (585) 643-9018
• Betty.petro@amnhealthcare.com

• Hisham Siddiqi
• Consultant
• (469) 491-5074
• Hisham.siddiqi@amnhealthcare.com

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