Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Location: Antelope Valley & East Kern County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Available
Schedule: 60% Clinical / 40% Administrative
Salary: $320,000–$420,000 annually (DOE)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Lead Clinical Excellence. Expand Access. Make an Impact.

We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and collaborative Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide clinical leadership across a growing network of healthcare service sites throughout Antelope Valley and East Kern County, California .

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced physician leader to combine direct patient care with executive-level leadership while helping expand access to high-quality healthcare for underserved individuals and families.

The CMO will play a key role in shaping clinical strategy, provider performance, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and organizational growth while remaining actively involved in patient care.

Position Overview

The Chief Medical Officer will spend approximately:

• 60% in clinical practice — approximately 3 days per week
• 40% in administrative and medical leadership — approximately 2 days per week

The CMO will provide direct primary care at one of the organization's clinic locations while overseeing and supporting licensed medical providers throughout the network.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide direct primary care services approximately 60% of the time at one of the organization's clinic sites.
• Maintain a Monday–Friday clinical schedule.
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practices and improved patient outcomes.
• Support access to healthcare for underserved communities.

Provider Leadership & Development

• Oversee and supervise licensed medical providers, including MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs .
• Lead monthly provider meetings.
• Conduct provider performance reviews and productivity coaching.
• Establish clear clinical expectations and support provider professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and patient-focused provider culture.

Quality & Clinical Operations

• Develop, implement, and monitor Quality Improvement (QI) strategies.
• Monitor and improve HEDIS metrics and other clinical quality indicators.
• Champion accurate clinical documentation, coding, and timely note closure.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to improve workflows and patient outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical efficiency, quality, and patient access.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with applicable HRSA, The Joint Commission (TJC), PCMH , and other regulatory requirements.
• Promote adherence to clinical policies, standards, and best practices.
• Support organizational readiness for audits, accreditation, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain high standards for patient safety, quality, and clinical compliance.

Executive Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team .
• Collaborate with the CEO and organizational leaders on strategic goals, staffing, operations, and clinical initiatives.
• Provide medical expertise and guidance in organizational decision-making.
• Represent the organization at Board meetings and with community partners as authorized by the CEO.
• Help develop strategies that strengthen healthcare access and advance the organization's mission.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.
• Board certification in a primary care specialty, such as:
• • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Other applicable primary care specialty
• Active California medical license or eligibility for immediate California licensure.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice experience .
• Minimum 3 years of medical leadership experience .
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity and providing care to underserved populations.

Preferred

• Previous FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) experience.
• Community health center experience.
• Experience with HRSA requirements and healthcare accreditation.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives and HEDIS metrics.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary medical provider teams.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness leave
• CME time and allowance
• FTCA malpractice coverage
• Potential eligibility for NHSC and California State loan repayment programs
• Relocation assistance available
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Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

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