Chief Medical Officer (CMO) – Mission-Driven FQHC Leadership

About This Opportunity

• Chief Medical Officer (CMO) – Mission-Driven FQHC Leadership
• Mission-Driven FQHC Leadership Opportunity
• Southern California | Executive Leadership | Clinical + Strategic Impact

The Staff Pad has partnered with a growing, community-focused healthcare organization seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead clinical operations, provider engagement, and quality initiatives across an integrated care network.

This is an opportunity for a physician leader who wants to make a meaningful impact — not only on patients, but on providers, operational strategy, and the future growth of an organization deeply committed to underserved communities.

This organization serves approximately 13,000 patients annually, with a strong focus on improving healthcare access and outcomes within underserved communities. Many patients identify as Hispanic, and many prefer services in a language other than English.

• As a NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home, the organization emphasizes:
• Whole-person, integrated care
• Quality-driven outcomes
• Community-centered medicine

Collaborative Leadership

This is more than a traditional CMO role. It’s an opportunity to influence organizational direction, strengthen provider culture, and help expand access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare throughout the community.

What You'll Do

• This is a highly visible executive leadership role combining both clinical leadership and patient care.
• Schedule Split
• 60% Administrative Leadership
• 40% Clinical Care
• The CMO will provide clinical care approximately 2 days per week while leading organizational clinical strategy, provider support, quality initiatives, and operational collaboration.
• Key Leadership Responsibilities
• Clinical oversight across medical services and provider teams
• Provider mentorship, onboarding, engagement, and retention

Quality Improvement Initiatives Tied To

• HEDIS
• UDS
• HRSA
• Patient satisfaction
• Clinical workflows and operational optimization
• Recruitment strategy for physicians and APPs
• Strategic planning and service line growth
• Board and executive leadership presentations related to quality and performance
• Leadership Environment
• This organization is looking for a true servant leader who:
• Leads by example
• Builds trust and collaboration
• Communicates directly and respectfully
• Focuses on solutions, not blame
• Supports providers while driving accountability
• Is comfortable navigating growth, change, and differing opinions
• The CEO and executive team are highly collaborative and value leaders who are:
• Self-motivated
• Adaptable
• Transparent
• Hands-on
• Forward-thinking
• Growth & Expansion Initiatives

The Organization Is Actively Expanding Services, Including

• New medical service locations launching in 2026
• Enhanced Case Management (ECM) programs

Continued Provider Growth and Access Expansion Initiatives

This CMO will play a major role in helping shape that growth.

What We Are Looking For

• Education, Experience and Certifications:
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds (Pediatrics-only board certification not accepted)
• Progressive physician leadership experience required

FQHC Clinical Experience Required

Experience serving as an Associate Medical Director, Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, or in a comparable physician leadership role

Preferred Strengths

• Experience in delivering integrated, patient-centered care
• Strong expertise in quality improvement and population health management
• Passion for provider engagement, mentorship, and retention
• Skilled in operational excellence and workflow optimization
• Thrives in dynamic, growth-focused healthcare environments

What You Can Expect

• Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO
• Highly collaborative, servant-leadership culture
• Strong influence on organizational strategy and clinical growth
• Opportunity to shape provider culture, quality initiatives, and access expansion
• Integrated care model with medical, behavioral health, dental, women’s health, podiatry, optometry, and more
• Leadership team that values transparency, initiative, and solutions-oriented thinking

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $325,000 – $382,000
• Bonus eligible up to $25,000
• Additional provider incentive opportunities
• PTO + paid holidays
• CME allowance and CME time
• Relocation assistance available

The Bottom Line

If you are a physician leader who believes in servant leadership, integrated care, and driving meaningful impact through clinical excellence — we want to connect with you.