Family Practice - Without OB Physician

OPEN POSITION : - Chief Medical Officer (Physician) - 70% Clinical - 30% Administrative SCHEDULE : - Full-Time - Monday to Friday - Some Flexibility in Hours - No Evenings - No Weekends - No Holidays - Minimal On-Call COMPENSATION : - $280,000 to $350,000 Base Salary, negotiable based on experience - Malpractice Insurance - Loan Repayment - Health / Dental / Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, CME) - Wellness Leave Benefit - CME Allowance - 403b w / 6% Match - Full Details Negotiable LOCATION : - Lancaster, California (primary work site) - Boron, California (visited as needed) - Palmdale, California (visited as needed) COMPANY PROFILE : This community health center (FQHC) opened in 2011 and currently employs 25 providers across a variety of specialties - podiatry, obstetrics, infection disease, pediatrics - as well as internal and family medicine. They operate 4 clinics in the greater Lancaster area, with a robust support staff of clinical and administrative team members. They are currently seeking a new Chief Medical Officer. POSITION DESCRIPTION : The new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will report to the Chief Executive Officer, functioning in a role that s 70% clinical patient care and oversight and 30% administrative duties. The clinical responsibilities of the role are, but are not limited to : - provide direct patient care for at least 2.5 hours per day (Monday to Friday) - serve as a clinical role model for the provider team - practice evidence-based, culturally competent care - participate as a backup for after-hours on-call, ensuring continuity of care - promote and demonstrate patient-centered care - promote and demonstrate effective care coordination across service lines The administrative responsibilities of the role are, but are not limited to : - directly supervise licensed medical providers - conduct structured performance reviews for medical providers - monitor provider performance dashboards - identify and support providers needing performance improvement, mentorship, etc. - develop and execute recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies - monitor note closure rates and enforce timely completion of documentation - lead monthly provider meetings - participate in executive leadership team and Board of Directors meetings - serve as the clinical face of the organization in both internal and external settings - lead design, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement and assurance - drive performance on clinical quality metrics (HEDIS, UDS, etc.) - provide clinical oversight and training on coding - support annual and ad hoc chart audits, peer reviews, etc. - ensure full clinical compliance with all guidelines and regularly bodies - collaborate with the Compliance & Risk Officer to resolve issues, incidents, etc. Working in a non-profit environment, the CMO must be a mission-driven physician leader providing strategic oversight and clinical leadership across medical operations. The CMO ensures that clinical care delivery aligns with regulatory standards, organizational goals, and the organization s mission of serving underserved and vulnerable populations. REQUIREMENTS : - California medical license (or eligibility) - DEA - Board Certified, Primary Care Specialty (Family / Internal / Pediatrics / Etc.) - 5 years clinical practice experience - 3 years medical leadership experience - experience with underserved populations or FQHCs preferred HOW TO APPLY : To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at or call . Please visit for a full listing of available positions at CHS Recruiting.