Chief Medical Officer (Full-Time)

ChildServe•Johnston, IA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

ChildServe is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to join its Executive Team and lead the organization’s clinical vision and performance. The CMO will provide physician leadership for the Medical Staff while overseeing quality, safety, compliance, and accreditation efforts. This role is responsible for advancing clinical program growth and innovation in alignment with organizational strategy.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited institution; board certification in Pediatrics or a pediatric subspecialty preferred.
Unrestricted Iowa medical license (or eligibility) required, DEA as applicable.
Ten years of post-residency clinical experience.
Two years in healthcare executive or senior medical leadership with demonstrated results in quality, safety, and program growth.
Experience leading Medical Staff affairs, accreditation/regulatory readiness, quality/safety programs, and multi-site pediatric services.
Proven strategic planning and execution across clinical programs and service lines.
Understanding of pediatric Medicaid, managed care, and value-based models; familiarity with reimbursement in complex pediatric care.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, influence, and coaching capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees (e.g. MBA, MHA, MPH) preferred.
Additional certification in healthcare quality/safety (e.g., CPE, CPHQ, Lean/Six Sigma) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the Executive Team and strategic advisor to the CEO and Board, co-leading organizational clinical strategy and aligning quality, growth, workforce, and partnership priorities.
Provide physician leadership for the Medical Staff, overseeing credentialing, peer review, and governance while fostering a culture of engagement, well-being, professional development, and clinical excellence.
Lead the organization’s quality and patient safety programs, including infection prevention, performance improvement, and evidence-based care pathways, ensuring high standards of clinical outcomes and patient-centered care.
Oversee organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness, ensuring adherence to CMS, state, and national standards while mitigating risk and driving continuous improvement.
Partner with IT and analytics teams to optimize clinical informatics, EHR systems, and data-driven decision-making, leveraging insights to improve outcomes, access, and value across care delivery.
Advance clinical program innovation and expansion across service lines, while serving as a visible ambassador and thought leader with providers, partners, payers, and the community to strengthen partnerships and organizational impact.