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

About this Opportunity

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) – Mission-Driven FQHCLeadership

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 andforward-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 whowants to make a meaningful impact — not only on patients, but on providers,operational strategy, and the future growth of an organization deeply committedto underserved communities.

This organization serves approximately 13,000patients annually, with a strong focus on improving healthcare access andoutcomes 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, theorganization emphasizes:

• Whole-person, integrated care
• Quality-driven outcomes
• Community-centered medicine
• Collaborative leadership

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

 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 2days 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

• 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 collaborativeand 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
• EnhancedCase Management (ECM) programs
• Continued provider growth and access expansion initiatives

This CMO will play a major role in helping shapethat growth.

 What We Are Looking For

• Board Certification in Family Medicine, InternalMedicine, or Med-Peds (Pediatrics-only board certification not accepted)
• Progressive physician leadershipexperience required
• FQHC clinical experience required
• Experience serving as an Associate Medical Director,Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, or in a comparable physicianleadership role 

Preferred Strengths:

• Experience in delivering integrated,patient-centered care
• Strong expertise in quality improvementand population health management
• Passion for provider engagement,mentorship, and retention
• Skilled in operational excellence andworkflow optimization
• Thrives in dynamic, growth-focusedhealthcare 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

• BaseSalary: $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 inservant leadership, integrated care, and driving meaningful impact throughclinical excellence — we want to connect with you.