Chief Medical Officer | Up to $300K | FQHC Leader
Listed compensation
$250k-$300k
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Job Description
Chief Medical Officer | Up to $300K | FQHC Leadership
Full Time | Executive Leadership | Outpatient Primary Care
- Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
- Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 272-230-3157
- LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for PanCare of Florida in Panama City, Florida.
Position Overview
- Executive leadership opportunity within a growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Lead provider performance, clinical quality, and strategic growth initiatives
- Maintain a balanced administrative and clinical practice
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership to strengthen operations and patient outcomes
- Drive provider engagement, quality improvement, and organizational growth while maintaining a strong clinical presence
Compensation
- Base Salary Target of $250,000
- Up to $300,000 for the Right Candidate
Schedule
- Full-Time Leadership Position
- Outpatient Clinical Environment
- Combination of Administrative and Clinical Responsibilities
Why Physicians Are Applying
- Executive leadership role with significant organizational influence
- Opportunity to build and expand clinical programs
- Collaborative executive leadership team
- Competitive executive compensation package
- Eligible for HRSA Loan Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Opportunity to leave a lasting impact on an underserved community
Benefits
- Florida Blue Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Lincoln Financial Life Insurance
- 15 Days PTO
- 14 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% Base Contribution + 6% Employer Match
- 457(b) Retirement Plan (Eligible Employees)
- $1,500 CME Allowance
- 5 Additional CME Days
- HRSA NHSC Rural Loan Repayment Eligibility
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
- Malpractice Insurance
Requirements
- Board Certified Primary Care Physician REQUIRED
- Current Chief Medical Officer Experience within an FQHC REQUIRED
- Strong Knowledge of UDS, HEDIS, and HRSA Compliance
- Proven Executive Leadership Experience
- Ability to Improve Clinical Quality, Provider Performance, and Organizational Growth
- Strong Relationship Building and Provider Development Skills
Not ready to formally apply? That's okay. Many physician leaders prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's applicant tracking system.
Key Responsibilities
Lead provider performance, clinical quality, and strategic growth initiatives within a Federally Qualified Health Center. Balance administrative leadership with a clinical practice to improve patient outcomes and organizational operations.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 266 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$266k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Florida | 105 active | 2,088 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −18.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Purple Cow Recruiting | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index266 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Panama City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $271k≈ 1.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,655/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.