VP, Regional CMO, Primary Care

Provides executive leadership to Humana as the Regional Chief Medical Officer (CMO), an entrepreneurial and experienced physician leader committed to comprehensive primary care and unlocking the power of value-based care for patients at national scale. This role requires periodic travel to markets (40% or less) and should be based in one of our current or upcoming CenterWell or Conviva markets.

About the Role

The Regional CMO will directly lead a team of regional and area medical directors and serve as dyad partner to the Regional Market President for one of the Primary Care Organization’s regions. This role reports to the Chief Medical Officer of the Primary Care Organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive Clinical Excellence in Culture & Performance:
  • Build a best-in-class culture of engaged clinicians focused on patient-centered care and clinical excellence within a value-based care framework.
  • Drive patient outcomes and population impact across regions, improving care experience, disease prevalence, quality/STARS, efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
  • Identify and act on opportunities to better manage and coordinate with high-quality specialist, hospital, and community partners.
  • Practice ~10% clinically within your home market to maintain clinical skills and familiarity with seniors’ needs.
• Build & Sustain High-Quality Primary Care Teams & Leadership:
  • Attract, coach, and develop regional clinical leaders in value-based care, team leadership, and clinical excellence.
  • Support timely recruiting and onboarding of high-quality primary care clinicians to ensure 100% staffing for patient needs.
  • Continuously improve teamwork and collaboration at regional and center levels to enhance population outcomes.
• Effectively Partner as Dyad Clinical Leader:
  • Partner cohesively with the Regional Market President to drive growth, clinical excellence, and outcomes through a patient-first culture.
  • Collaborate with regional dyads and shared service leaders to improve operations, patient care, and outcomes.
  • Support organic and inorganic patient growth through strategies to enhance the patient value proposition and experience.
• National Leadership & Innovation:
  • Lead national clinical focus areas such as care model development, clinical operations, quality, and technology enablement.
  • Channel patient and team voices to build awareness through research, publications, and speaking opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage Humana’s enterprise capabilities for delivering world-class care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven plus years of experience as a practicing physician, and five plus years of strategic clinical leadership experience at a regional or national level.
• Graduate of an accredited MD or DO program.
• Active Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine with continued certification throughout employment.
• Current, unrestricted medical licensure in applicable state(s) and willingness to be licensed in additional states as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for serving high-risk seniors and deep knowledge of their needs and communities.
• Track record of clinical leadership across multiple geographies, preferably in medical groups or ambulatory care.
• Experience implementing clinician-led strategies to improve outcomes and performance.
• Expertise in value-based care, especially Medicare Advantage, with familiarity in HEDIS/STARS, risk adjustment, and clinical programming.
• Deep knowledge of team-based care models and operations.
• Proven ability to convene high-quality clinical talent and develop next-generation leaders.
• Strategic problem-solver with a track record of driving measurable change in patient care and outcomes.
• Understanding of health plan frameworks in Medicare Advantage, including quality, utilization, network, and payment frameworks.
• Multi-site clinic start-up experience.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• This is a remote position with occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information.

Work at Home Requirements

To ensure effective remote work, self-provided internet service must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps (wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection suggested).
• Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary.

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care

CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, and minor injury treatment. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn, and address factors impacting patient well-being. Integrated care teams spend up to 50% more time with patients, delivering compassionate, personalized care for better health outcomes.

About CenterWell, a Humana Company

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that prioritize patients. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare, and a top integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice, and retail pharmacy provider, CenterWell emphasizes whole health and addresses physical, emotional, and social wellness. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM).