Chief Medical Officer

Scope & Leadership

Oversight of clinical care
Leadership responsibility for approximately X physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical support staff
Executive leadership role within the Senior Leadership Team
Active participation in Board reporting and organizational strategy

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QA/PI) programs in compliance with HRSA, PCMH, and other regulatory standards
• Co-chair the Quality Improvement Committee, including review of patient complaints, grievances, and clinical outcomes
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical guidelines, protocols, and standards of care
• Oversee credentialing and privileging processes for all clinical providers

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Serve as the organization’s senior clinical executive and primary liaison between providers, executive leadership, and the Board
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning, organizational growth, and service integration
• Identify and address key clinical priorities such as:
• Improving patient adherence and access to care
• Integrating primary care with specialty and behavioral health services
• Reducing cost of care while improving outcomes

Physician & Staff Leadership

• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to physicians and clinical leaders
• Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning
• Oversee provider scheduling, call coverage, and after-hours clinical expectations
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Operational & Financial Collaboration

• Partner with senior leadership and department directors on annual clinical budgets, productivity, and month-over-month performance tracking
• Participate in the development of equitable physician compensation models
• Support managed care contracting, value-based care initiatives, and performance metrics

External & Community Engagement

• Represent THCC in community, state, and federal forums, healthcare networks, and public health partnerships

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Ohio medical license
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty
• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice, preferably in ambulatory, community health, or safety-net settings
• Minimum 3 years of clinical leadership experience (e.g., CMO, Medical Director, Associate CMO)
• Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations