Job Abstract

The Chief Medical Officer Leads and supervises all medical activities and professionals on behalf of the organization. Ensures the highest standards of care, compliance, and clinical quality across all sites.

Pay Scale: $275,000 – $300,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

General Accountabilities:

• Develops and implements the strategic plan for the organization
  
• Leads initiatives to increase provider and patient satisfaction
  
• Stays current with clinical trends and evolving care models to optimize quality
  
• Engages with suppliers, staff, and patients to collect feedback for process improvement
  
• Provides strategic and operational clinical leadership to internal teams
  
• Reports on clinical performance metrics and financial impact to executives
  
• Ensures compliance with government regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies
  
• Partners with medical and administrative leadership to maintain clinical standards
  
• Oversees physician onboarding and ongoing training on facility protocols
  
• Supervises the medical staff and manages organizational health programs
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Universal Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, national origin, or any other protected characteristic as defined under applicable state, federal, or local laws.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.)
  

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of leadership in clinical settings or healthcare administration
  

Certifications:

• Board certification in a medical specialty
  

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
  
• Critical thinking and decision-making
  
• Personnel management
  
• Complex problem solving
  
• Systems evaluation and improvement
  
• Teaching and coaching
  
• Service orientation
  
• Coordination across disciplines
  

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting (up to 25 pounds)
  
• Some bending, stooping, or squatting
  
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
  
• Considerable walking may be involved
  
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations throughout the week
  
• Finger dexterity and hand coordination required