Chief Medical Officer

About the Organization

Our client is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) who provides comprehensive, high-quality healthcare and community-based services throughout Greater Houston. Its integrated approach goes beyond traditional medical care to address the social determinants that influence health, including behavioral health, housing stability, hospice services, pharmacy, and community support programs. The organization is committed to ensuring that access to quality healthcare is not determined by income or insurance status. With a strong community presence and a multidisciplinary care model, it offers physician leaders the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both individual patients and broader population health.

Why Join

• Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and influence enterprise-wide strategy.
• Lead a diverse, multidisciplinary clinical organization spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
• Help shape innovative models of community-based and value-based care.
• Advance clinical quality, provider engagement, and health equity across underserved communities.
• Partner directly with the President/CEO and Board of Directors on organizational strategy and growth.
• Develop and mentor clinical leaders while building a high-performing provider culture.
• Influence programs addressing both healthcare delivery and the social determinants of health.
• Lead clinical innovation, research initiatives, quality improvement, and new program development.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Chief Medical Officer / Executive Vice President, Clinical Services is a senior executive responsible for the strategy, quality, performance, and day-to-day leadership of the organization's clinical division. As one of four divisional executives, this leader will collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, compliant, and financially responsible care. The CMO/EVP will oversee physicians and clinical professionals across medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services while maintaining an appropriate level of clinical practice. The role combines executive leadership, clinical oversight, provider development, quality and risk management, regulatory compliance, grant oversight, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive & Strategic Leadership: Lead the clinical division in alignment with the organization's mission, strategic plan, and Board priorities. Establish and monitor clinical, quality, operational, and performance goals. Advise the President/CEO and Board on clinical strategy, emerging healthcare trends, opportunities, and risks. Partner with executive leaders to improve organizational performance and patient outcomes. Represent the organization with community partners, healthcare organizations, grantors, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Clinical Leadership: Provide executive oversight for medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy providers. Ensure care meets professional standards, regulatory requirements, and the organization's federally approved scope of services. Maintain a balanced clinical practice and provide direct patient care as appropriate. Ensure appropriate provider coverage across clinical locations and after-hours services. Lead provider