Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Optum - American Health Network (AHN) - Hybrid

UnitedHealth Group•Indianapolis, IN

15h•$336,500 - $485,500•Hybrid

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally and truly impacting the future of healthcare wholly. Experience the fulfillment of advancing health in the communities we serve with the excitement of contributing to new ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Our goal is to align purpose with opportunity for a mutual fit. We are driven by our north star, value-based care, and embed that within the culture of all our care-delivery organizations through a Quadruple Aim of providing Affordability in healthcare; Quality metrics, measures, and outcomes; Satisfaction of our patients through the care and experience they are offered; and the Well-Being of our own Clinicians. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as the senior clinical leader for American Health Network (AHN), and is responsible for representing the organization externally, stabilizing provider culture, advancing clinical quality initiatives, and aligning clinical strategy with business direction. The CMO providers leadership for all physicians and advanced practice clinicians, with an emphasis on clinical credibility, market presence, provider alignment, and strategic growth. In collaboration with the Regional Medical Directors (RMD), the CMO oversees clinical governance, promotes organizational discipline, stewards clinical excellence while harmonizing standards, data, and value-based care performance with enterprise strategies, ensures high-quality patient care, and maintains AHN’s standing as a well-respected clinical network across Indiana and Ohio. The CMO is an actively practicing physician who also dedicates administrative leadership time to shaping AHN’s strategy, reputation, culture, and provider performance. This role partners closely with the executive leadership team to advance growth, affordability, health equity, and overall patient experience.

Requirements

A valid, unrestricted medical license in the state in which they practice and within the specialty of practice (if applicable) – or ability to obtain prior to start
Medical Doctor (MD or DO)
Board Certification
5+ years of recent experience in clinical practice
5+ years of experience in a leadership role in a medical facility or related environment
Experience in both managed care (value-based care) and fee-for-service based models
Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and web-based programs
Proven in good standing and remain in good standing with credentialing requirements
Proven to maintain any required clinical privileges at the hospitals used to treat patients
Demonstrated success in value-based care (quality, risk adjustment/coding accuracy, utilization management, and patient experience)
Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of health care professionals and staff, both in and outside of the local care delivery organization
Proven ability to travel to all clinics in Indiana and Ohio
Experience managing remote staff, preferably leadership level
Proven change leadership and transformation experience
Exceptional executive communication and listening skills
Familiarity with AI systems and utilization within healthcare and leadership

Responsibilities

Lead AHN’s clinical strategy and represent the organization with employers, health systems, community partners, and regional stakeholders
Strengthen AHN’s market presence through relationship-building, physician networking, and strategic outreach initiatives
Serve as AHN’s senior clinical ambassador, enhancing recruitment credibility and promoting AHN’s reputation across Indiana and Ohio
Guide long-term clinical priorities, growth initiatives, referral development, and market strategy in partnership with organizational leadership
Maintain visible leadership amongst providers to reinforce culture, trust, and clinical alignment during organizational transition. Set goals to reduce costs related to facilities, low-value care, specialty referrals, and other measures; engage providers in action planning to meet targets
Address patient care issues identified by clinical teams and offer strategic input on specialty and primary care adequacy
Act as a clinical liaison with the Marketing team
Ensure adherence to all applicable clinical, operational, and regulatory requirements
Identify and mentor high-potential lead physicians
Lead, actively participate in and attend meetings as well as committee participation
Tasks and duties pertinent to practicing medicine within standards of care
Perform other related duties and responsibilities, as directed
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive team-focused company culture