Chief Medical Officer

Neighborhood Healthcare•Escondido, CA

About The Position

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the clinical vision, quality, and performance of Neighborhood Healthcare’s medical services. This role oversees all aspects of care delivery across two primary business units: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), governed by HRSA Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), governed by CMS and DHCS The CMO drives integration of medical, behavioral health, dental, nursing, and ancillary services across the care continuum. This position provides strategic oversight of provider performance, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, population health, and workforce development to ensure patient-centered, and value-based care.

Requirements

MD or DO, with active and unrestricted California license required and maintained as a condition of employment
Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Geriatrics, or related field required
10+ years in clinical practice required
5+ years in a senior medical leadership role required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA- approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
Strong understanding of value-based care, managed care models, and risk-based arrangements
Familiarity with NCQA, HRSA OSVs, CMS audits, and UDS clinical reporting
Excellence demonstrated in clinical care
Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills
Proven ability to build trust and influence across disciplines
Competence with data analysis and electronic health records (e.g., NextGen, Epic)
Ability to lead change management and continuous quality improvement efforts
Strong knowledge of California and federal healthcare regulations, including Title XXII, XVI, and 42 CFR
Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintain privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams across medical, dental, behavioral health, and nursing strongly preferred
Direct experience working within or with FQHCs and/or PACE programs preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as the senior clinical leader and strategic advisor to the CEO and executive peers
Directs and supports Medical, Behavioral Health, and Nursing leadership across both FQHC and PACE programs
Oversee a clinical leadership team including Associate CMO, Medical Leaders, and Directors of Nursing a
Collaborates with the COO, CNO, CFO, CHRO, and CIO to align care model with operational and financial goals
Develop and oversee clinical protocols, quality improvement programs, and risk mitigation strategies
Ensures compliance with HRSA, CMS, DHCS, and other state/federal regulatory requirements
Leads peer review, utilization review, and population health strategies
Monitors quality metrics, HEDIS benchmarks, value-based care performance, and patient safety indicators
Coordinates with legal and insurance partners on malpractice and risk management
Leads recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and development of all medical providers
Establishes clinical productivity, quality performance, and patient satisfaction expectations and supports performance management across departments
Monitors and promotes clinician satisfaction
Oversees CME planning, provider satisfaction, mentorship, and training programs
Conducts regular provider meetings to support policy implementation and build clinical community
Collaborates with MSOs and health plans on value-based contracts and performance targets
Leads implementation of utilization management, care coordination, and chronic disease management strategies
Supports integration of medical, behavioral health, and nursing services into holistic care teams
Participates in strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives including clinical site expansion and specialty service development
Represent Neighborhood Healthcare in clinical, governmental, and community settings
Builds partnerships with training programs and universities to support workforce pipeline
Provides board-level reporting on clinical outcomes, provider trends, and regulatory standing
Provides direct clinical care on a limited basis to maintain licensure and system awareness
Serves as a clinical backup and consultative resource to providers and site staff