Chief Medical Officer

Liberty Resources•Syracuse, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources, Inc. is seeking a Board-Certified Physician to serve as Chief Medical Officer of Primary Care at its Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Syracuse, New York. The role combines direct outpatient primary care with clinical leadership and oversight, advancing an integrated model that combines medical and behavioral health services. The physician will work with clinical and operational leaders to support quality improvement, provider development, patient safety, and practice growth, while maintaining evidence-based, patient-centered care. Liberty Resources is designated as both a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and an FQHC, offering an opportunity to help shape care delivery for underserved communities. The CMO will initially maintain a significant clinical practice alongside administrative and leadership responsibilities; this balance may evolve as the practice grows. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends, although backup telephonic on-call responsibilities are included. Compensation starts at $325,000 and includes performance-based incentive opportunities. Direct applicants may qualify for a $30,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments at 6, 12, and 18 months; third-party agency candidates are not eligible. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. The site is eligible for NHSC and PSLF loan repayment programs.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med/Peds.
Active and unrestricted New York State medical license.
DEA registration or ability to obtain it before employment.
At least five years of clinical primary care experience.
Strong understanding of quality improvement, population health, and value-based care principles.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive innovation, and foster continuous improvement.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and team-building skills.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and health equity.

Nice To Haves

Previous physician leadership experience, including provider supervision, quality oversight, or medical directorship responsibilities.
Experience working in integrated care environments.
Experience serving Medicaid, Medicare, uninsured, and underserved populations.
Experience in an FQHC, community health center, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in an outpatient primary care setting, including comprehensive services in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med/Peds.
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions; provide preventive care, annual wellness visits, and health maintenance services.
Collaborate with behavioral health clinicians to care for patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions.
Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings; coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and community providers.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and participate in backup telephonic on-call responsibilities.
Provide clinical leadership and oversight for primary care services and foster excellence, accountability, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
Support provider recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, retention, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
Supervise and support Advanced Practice Providers in clinical decision-making and professional development.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor clinical performance metrics, and establish and monitor quality, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals.
Ensure compliance with FQHC, HRSA, CCBHC, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in quality assurance, incident management, and patient safety activities; conduct medical chart reviews and support clinical documentation improvement.
Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and evidence-based best practices.
Partner with organizational leadership on strategic initiatives, practice growth, operational planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Provide clinical input on healthcare technology, electronic medical records, and workflow improvements.
Lead provider meetings and facilitate communication among clinical teams.
Assist in developing clinical education programs for APPs, medical students, residents, and other learners.
Represent physicians in the community and with healthcare partners, hospitals, and professional organizations.
Promote population health initiatives focused on prevention, chronic disease management, and health equity.
Collaborate with leadership to identify and develop programs, services, and care delivery models.
Demonstrate clinical excellence and serve as a role model for evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Benefits

$30,000 sign-on bonus for eligible direct applicants, paid in three $10,000 installments at 6, 12, and 18 months of employment.
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Performance-based incentive opportunities.
401(k) with employer match.
Tax-advantaged 457(b) retirement plan.
Supplemental retirement options for eligible employees.
Four weeks of paid vacation.
Eight paid personal days and accrued sick leave.
Paid CME time and reimbursement.
Leadership development and continuing education opportunities.
Employer-paid malpractice coverage.
Employer-paid licensure fees and professional dues.
Eligibility for NHSC and PSLF loan repayment programs.
Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends.
Strong organizational commitment to work-life balance and provider wellness.