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Panama City, Florida

Chief Medical Officer | Up to $300K | FQHC Leader

HealthcareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$300k

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Full-Time
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Job description

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
  • 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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical Quality ImprovementProvider Performance ManagementUDS Compliance

Healthcare Professional Career Context

In Florida, the healthcare weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (59 salary observations; 408 listings), vs ~$87k nationally (2,300 salary observations; 6,844 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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, 269 active listings.

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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

4.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Purple Cow Recruiting

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Lexington
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
$1,500 CME Allowance