Chief Medical Officer

Healthcare Connection•Cincinnati, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The HealthCare Connection (THCC) is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide executive-level clinical leadership across a growing, multi-site Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The CMO will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for the overall quality, safety, and effectiveness of clinical services, while maintaining an active clinical presence. This role offers a consistent schedule, meaningful leadership impact, and the opportunity to serve an at-risk population in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. THCC was founded in 1967 and is Ohio’s first FQHC, dedicated to providing quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. THCC serves over 20,000 patients annually with integrated services including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Substance Use Treatment, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy. THCC is recognized as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

Requirements

MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Ohio medical license
Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty
Minimum 5 years of clinical practice, preferably in ambulatory, community health, or safety-net settings
Minimum 3 years of clinical leadership experience (e.g., CMO, Medical Director, Associate CMO)
Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or similar community health organization
Familiarity with HRSA requirements, PCMH standards, and value-based care models

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QA/PI) programs in compliance with HRSA, PCMH, and other regulatory standards.
Co-chair the Quality Improvement Committee, including review of patient complaints, grievances, and clinical outcomes.
Develop, implement, and maintain clinical guidelines, protocols, and standards of care.
Oversee credentialing and privileging processes for all clinical providers.
Serve as the organization’s senior clinical executive and primary liaison between providers, executive leadership, and the Board.
Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning, organizational growth, and service integration.
Identify and address key clinical priorities such as improving patient adherence and access to care, integrating primary care with specialty and behavioral health services, and reducing cost of care while improving outcomes.
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to physicians and clinical leaders.
Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning.
Oversee provider scheduling, call coverage, and after-hours clinical expectations.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Partner with senior leadership and department directors on annual clinical budgets, productivity, and month-over-month performance tracking.
Participate in the development of equitable physician compensation models.
Support managed care contracting, value-based care initiatives, and performance metrics.
Represent THCC in community, state, and federal forums, healthcare networks, and public health partnerships.
Participate in grant development, program evaluation, and compliance activities.
Maintain direct patient care within scope of practice to remain clinically engaged and connected to patient experience.