Family Practice Physician / Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Primary Health Care Center of Dade

Family Practice Physician / Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Family Practice Physician to serve as our Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape the future of care delivery while remaining actively involved in patient care and community health. This is a full-time position based at our Mitchell Road location, with the expectation of working two days per week providing direct patient care and two to three days per week leading administrative and clinical operations. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes, mentoring providers, and driving innovation in a community health setting, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact—both at the patient level and across the organization.

    This position may include remote administrative work and requires routine travel between clinic sites.

    Position Summary Serves as PHC’s principal physician and provides strategic and operational leadership for all medical services. Combines hands-on clinical care with executive leadership responsibilities to ensure high-quality, patient-centered, and compliant care across the organization. Oversees preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and referral services delivered by PHC providers and partners with executive leadership to guide medical strategy, quality initiatives, and clinical operations.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Clinical Care

    Provide comprehensive primary care services including exams, preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals

    Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests

    Document patient encounters and complete medical records within established timeframes

    Collaborate with care teams to develop and implement patient care plans

    Meet clinical quality and outcome benchmarks established through PHC’s Quality Improvement program

    Medical Leadership & Oversight

    Provide medical direction and oversight for all clinical services and providers

    Supervise and evaluate physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical support staff (or delegate supervision as appropriate)

    Chair the Quality Improvement Committee and oversee peer review activities

    Ensure compliance with credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements

    Maintain and update medical policies, procedures, standing orders, and treatment protocols

    Oversee clinical risk management initiatives and patient safety efforts

    Administrative & Strategic Leadership

    Partner with the CEO and Administrative Team to guide medical operations and resolve clinical service issues

    Contribute to development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan, Risk Management Plan, Strategic Plan, and other organizational initiatives

    Support implementation of federal, state, and regulatory requirements impacting patient care

    Participate in budget development and financial decision-making related to clinical services

    Support managed care initiatives and evolving care delivery models

    Participate in Board of Directors, Administrative Team, and Management Team meetings

    Education, Community & Organizational Engagement

    Support employee and provider education initiatives

    Participate in community outreach, health education, and partnerships

    Engage with local and state professional organizations related to primary care and community health

    Promote Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) principles and operations

    Assist in development of staff training, professional development programs, and clinical personnel standards

    Operational Responsibilities

    Coordinate clinical programs to ensure access, quality, and appropriate services across all sites

    Monitor patient care processes and outcomes

    Participate in hiring, performance management, and corrective action processes for clinical staff in collaboration with leadership

    Travel regularly between clinic sites

    Perform other duties as assigned

    Qualifications Mission-driven servant leader passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate, whole-person care. Collaborative, strategic, and energized by building strong clinical teams and systems that support both providers and patients. Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.