Chief Medical Officer

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center-posted 2 months ago
$330,000 - $375,000/Yr
Full-time • Executive
Hayward, CA
251-500 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a key member of TVHC's Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and provides visionary and operational leadership over all clinical and care delivery functions. The CMO ensures the delivery of high-quality, integrated, and accessible medical services across all health center sites and services, including quality, population health, behavioral health, Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Street Health, and risk management (compliance, credentialing, and privileging). In partnership with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the CMO drives innovation in care models, enhances team-based care, increases access and efficiency, and strengthens the patient and team-member experience. Supervises: Specialty AMD's, Medical Directors, Providers, Clinical Program Leads, Director of Behavioral Health Services, Director of Population Health, and Program Manager.

  • Provide clinical and operational leadership for the design and implementation of innovative care models, partnering closely with the Chief Operations Officer (COO).
  • Lead group visits, co-visits, telehealth, mobile care coordination, and enhanced care management initiatives.
  • Integrate behavioral health and specialty behavioral health services through multidisciplinary teams.
  • Expand Medicare and services for aging populations.
  • Improve patient access, continuity, and operational efficiency by optimizing provider templates, workflows, and panel management.
  • Champion efforts to reduce unnecessary variation in care through evidence-based guidelines, technology, and standardization.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer (CIPO), COO, and Chief Integration Officer (CIO) to lead TVHC's quality and population health strategy.
  • Utilize data-driven approaches to improve performance on key metrics, including preventive and chronic disease management, risk adjustment, cost, and value-based performance, access, utilization, and patient satisfaction (Net Promoter Score).
  • Address health disparities and social determinants of health through targeted interventions.
  • Oversee implementation of TVHC's Quality Plan and Incentive Pay-for-Performance (IPP) programs.
  • Work with the CFO, COO, and CEO to develop and manage the clinical department budget.
  • Monitor provider productivity, access, panel sizes, and visit utilization (in-person, telehealth, co-visits, group visits).
  • Analyze care model cost-effectiveness and recommend operational improvements.
  • Provide leadership in EHR/EPIC optimization, decision support, analytics, and telehealth platforms.
  • Lead Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Street Medicine, and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Integration Officer on a whole-person care model integrating primary care, behavioral health, and enabling services (case management, health education, outreach).
  • Strengthen interdepartmental partnerships to close care gaps and coordinate services across settings.
  • Supervise and mentor Associate Medical Directors and provider leaders; promote professional growth and coaching.
  • Foster a 'learn-it-all' culture centered on collaboration and clinical excellence.
  • Lead provider and quality meetings to drive alignment and communication.
  • Partner with HR on provider engagement, retention, recruitment, peer review, and succession planning.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies.
  • Oversee internal audits and reporting to HRSA, UDS, HEDIS, and managed care plans.
  • Lead the Credentialing and Privileging Department and Chair the Credentialing and Privileging Committee.
  • Ensure rigorous, equitable, and compliant credentialing processes and adherence to CLIA and related regulations.
  • Collaborate with the CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, CHRO, and CIPO on managed care strategy, risk-based initiatives, and clinical budget alignment.
  • Participate in governance meetings including the Board Quality Committee and strategic subcommittees.
  • Represent TVHC to local, state, and national organizations such as CHCN, CPCA, and NACHC.
  • Serve as a key ambassador for TVHC's mission, promoting collaboration and excellence in community health.
  • Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Board certification in a primary care specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) required.
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California, or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
  • Active DEA registration and current CPR/BLS certification required.
  • Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or a related field strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive clinical leadership experience, including at least five (5) years in a senior or executive medical leadership role (e.g., Medical Director, Associate CMO, or CMO).
  • Proven success in leading interdisciplinary teams and implementing team-based, patient-centered models of care, ideally within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community clinic, or safety-net healthcare setting.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing quality improvement, clinical performance, and population health initiatives tied to value-based care (e.g., ACO, capitation, or risk-sharing models).
  • Strong financial and operational acumen, with the ability to develop and manage clinical budgets, provider productivity models, and efficient workflows.
  • In-depth understanding of the regulatory and compliance environment governing FQHCs, including HRSA, UDS, CLIA, HIPAA, and other accreditation standards.
  • Medical (100% paid co-payments, premiums, etc.)
  • Dental
  • Vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage)
  • Generous paid leave benefits including holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement plans with an Employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Monthly treats
  • Pet insurance
  • And more.
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