Chief Medical Officer

VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC • Alamosa, CO

5d • $201,135 - $251,419 • Onsite

About The Position

Valley-Wide Health Systems is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide strategic and operational clinical leadership across our integrated healthcare organization. The CMO will oversee clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and physician leadership while collaborating across departments to advance Valley-Wide’s mission of delivering accessible, high-quality care to the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure
• Board certification in a relevant medical specialty required
• Substantial clinical and progressive leadership experience within healthcare environments
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels
• Experience leading physicians and interdisciplinary clinical teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community health, integrated care, rural healthcare, FQHC, or nonprofit healthcare settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Support peer review, privileging, and clinical governance processes
• Lead and mentor physicians and interdisciplinary clinical teams
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee risk management, quality assurance, and patient safety initiatives
• Support Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) compliance and clinical risk mitigation
• Collaborate with nursing, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy leaders to support integrated care delivery
• Evaluate clinical operations, workforce needs, access strategies, and service delivery models
• Support effective use of clinical technology and workflows to improve efficiency
• Represent Valley-Wide with healthcare partners, community organizations, and regulatory agencies
• Serve as a clinical ambassador for the organization’s mission and commitment to underserved populations
• Strengthen partnerships that support access, quality, and long-term community health outcomes

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Annual CME Allowance of $2,500.00 (Prorated based on hire date)
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave: Vacation: 20 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
• Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays
• CE Leave: 5 days per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree