Chief Medical Officer, EVP Clinical Services

Job Description 

EVP, Clinical Services / Chief Medical Officer 

Full Time, On-site, Houston 

Compensation: $275,000 Base Salary 

About the Organization 

Our client is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) who provides comprehensive, high-quality healthcare and community-based services throughout Greater Houston. Its integrated approach goes beyond traditional medical care to address the social determinants that influence health, including behavioral health, housing stability, hospice services, pharmacy, and community support programs. 

The organization is committed to ensuring that access to quality healthcare is not determined by income or insurance status. With a strong community presence and a multidisciplinary care model, it offers physician leaders the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both individual patients and broader population health. 

Why Join 

This is an opportunity to: 

• Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and influence enterprise-wide strategy. 

• Lead a diverse, multidisciplinary clinical organization spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. 

• Help shape innovative models of community-based and value-based care. 

• Advance clinical quality, provider engagement, and health equity across underserved communities. 

• Partner directly with the President/CEO and Board of Directors on organizational strategy and growth. 

• Develop and mentor clinical leaders while building a high-performing provider culture. 

• Influence programs addressing both healthcare delivery and the social determinants of health. 

• Lead clinical innovation, research initiatives, quality improvement, and new program development. 

Position Overview 

Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Chief Medical Officer / Executive Vice President, Clinical Services is a senior executive responsible for the strategy, quality, performance, and day-to-day leadership of the organization's clinical division. 

As one of four divisional executives, this leader will collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, compliant, and financially responsible care. 

The CMO/EVP will oversee physicians and clinical professionals across medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services while maintaining an appropriate level of clinical practice. The role combines executive leadership, clinical oversight, provider development, quality and risk management, regulatory compliance, grant oversight, and community engagement. 

Key Responsibilities 

Executive & Strategic Leadership 

• Lead the clinical division in alignment with the organization's mission, strategic plan, and Board priorities. 

• Establish and monitor clinical, quality, operational, and performance goals. 

• Advise the President/CEO and Board on clinical strategy, emerging healthcare trends, opportunities, and risks. 

• Partner with executive leaders to improve organizational performance and patient outcomes. 

• Represent the organization with community partners, healthcare organizations, grantors, regulators, and other external stakeholders. 

Clinical Leadership 

• Provide executive oversight for medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy providers. 

• Ensure care meets professional standards, regulatory requirements, and the organization's federally approved scope of services. 

• Maintain a balanced clinical practice and provide direct patient care as appropriate. 

• Ensure appropriate provider coverage across clinical locations and after-hours services. 

• Lead provider peer review, clinical competency, and annual performance evaluation processes. 

Quality, Compliance & Performance 

• Lead clinical quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, and infection prevention initiatives. 

• Develop and monitor clinical performance and quality metrics. 

• Ensure compliance with the Federal Health Center Program, Section 330 requirements, state and federal regulations, and applicable accreditation standards. 

• Support initiatives including Patient-Centered Medical Home, value-based care, the Quadruple Aim, and Joint Commission accreditation. 

• Report clinical performance and quality outcomes to executive leadership and the Board. 

Talent & Culture 

• Lead recruitment, retention, development, and engagement of clinical providers. 

• Coach and mentor clinical leaders and providers to strengthen performance and professional development. 

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, patient-centered culture across disciplines. 

• Develop continuing education and clinical competency programs. 

Grants, Research & Innovation 

• Provide clinical oversight for grants, contracts, and related performance requirements. 

• Participate in grant development, reporting, and evaluation of clinical deliverables. 

• Evaluate and support appropriate research initiatives involving clinical providers. 

• Advance evidence-based care models, clinical innovation, and population health strategies. 

• Support community needs assessments and development of programs addressing healthcare and social needs. 

Qualifications 

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school required. 

• Board certification required. 

• Active Texas medical license or eligibility for Texas licensure required. 

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience and three years of management or leadership experience. 

• Experience within an FQHC, community health center, or similar mission-driven healthcare environment strongly preferred. 

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams and quality improvement initiatives. 

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, provider performance, clinical operations, and patient-centered care. 

• MPH, MBA, or other relevant advanced degree preferred.