Chief Medical Officer - Hybrid

Chief Medical Officer
Hybrid - Must reside within a commutable distance from San Diego, CA or Orange County, CA

The President & Chief Medical Officer provides executive leadership for the physician organization, overseeing clinical operations, physician performance, quality initiatives, and strategic planning. This role partners with executive leadership to ensure high-quality diagnostic services, regulatory compliance, and physician engagement while supporting organizational growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the physician organization and clinical operations.
• Develop physician staffing, recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Promote clinical quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor physician performance, productivity, and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Support budgeting, workforce planning, and physician resource allocation.
• Mentor physician leaders and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of diagnostic pathology experience.
• At least 5 years of physician leadership or medical director experience.
• Experience managing physician teams and clinical operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with executive leadership in a healthcare environment preferred.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited pathology residency program.

Certifications & Licensure

• Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) or an applicable pathology subspecialty.
• Current, unrestricted medical license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state(s).

Preferred Skills

• Strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Physician engagement and team development.
• Quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Workforce planning and operational management.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead organizational growth and change initiatives.