Associate Chief Medical Officer ( CMO ) Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity

The Provider Finder•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

A large, multi-specialty healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) to join its executive leadership team. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the medical group, driving quality improvement and operational excellence, and implementing strategic initiatives across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the ACMO will provide clinical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic guidance to medical staff while fostering strong collaboration with physicians, administrators, and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a board-certified physician with proven leadership experience and a strong record of improving quality, performance, and patient outcomes.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree
Board Certification through the American Board of Medical Specialties
Active, unrestricted medical license
Minimum 5 years of clinical practice experience with leadership responsibilities
Experience in managed care, utilization review, risk adjustment, quality improvement, care coordination, and medical review strongly preferred
Knowledge of payor operations, clinical economics, informatics, and workflow design
Strong communication, presentation, and change management skills
Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to work effectively within a matrix-style organization

Responsibilities

Oversee daily medical group operations to ensure efficient, high-value patient care
Provide professional oversight and strategic alignment of care delivery initiatives
Track, analyze, and communicate performance data to clinical and administrative teams
Ensure compliance with regulatory, CMS, NCQA, and internal care guidelines
Partner with the CMO to enhance programs, improve outcomes, optimize patient experience, and reduce cost of care
Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Identify and manage risk management issues
Collaborate on strategic planning, goal development, and performance management
Develop and implement policies and protocols to ensure regulatory compliance
Analyze quality and utilization data to address care gaps
Support quality improvement, peer review, and credentialing initiatives
Review large claims, utilization trends, prior authorizations, and medical necessity determinations
Partner with internal teams (Member Services, Case Management, Provider Relations) to resolve escalations
Contribute to member education materials and transition-of-care initiatives
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and staff training
Perform additional duties as assigned by executive leadership