Family Practice Physician / Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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.