Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

CHCC Inc•Great Falls, MT

5d•$205,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alluvion Health is a growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and integrated healthcare throughout north-central Montana. Our team delivers medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and community-based services with a shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We are seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as our Medical Director. This unique opportunity allows you to continue practicing medicine while providing strategic leadership for our medical division. Approximately 70% of your time will be dedicated to direct patient care, while 30% will focus on clinical leadership, quality improvement, provider support, and organizational strategy. This position provides oversight of our three medical clinic locations and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Candidates with significant leadership experience and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) expertise may be considered for appointment as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another primary care specialty.
Eligible for unrestricted Montana medical licensure and DEA registration.
Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience.
Previous physician leadership experience, such as Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Department Chair, or similar leadership role.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
Multi-site clinic leadership experience.
Experience with quality improvement initiatives and provider development.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across three clinic locations.
Collaborate with executive leadership to advance organizational goals and improve patient outcomes.
Partner with the Behavioral Health Director and Dental Director to promote integrated, whole-person care.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and the development of evidence-based clinical protocols.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and FQHC regulatory requirements.
Oversee provider credentialing, licensing, professional evaluations, and clinical standards.
Provide leadership and support to the Clinical Director and Clinical Manager to ensure provider success and efficient clinic operations.
Advise executive leadership on clinical workflows, capacity planning, and medical equipment needs.
Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across designated clinic sites.
Maintain an active patient panel while managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
Deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care in a collaborative environment.
Complete accurate and timely documentation, coding, and chart completion within the electronic health record (EHR).

Benefits

Competitive annual salary of $205,000–$235,000, depending on experience
Opportunity to be considered for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) role based on experience and FQHC leadership expertise
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment eligibility (for qualified providers)
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 8% employer match contribution
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Group Life and AD&D Insurance, including company-paid life insurance
Generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and wellness leave
Paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME leave
DEA and professional licensure reimbursement
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Mission-driven work serving the health needs of north-central Montana