Assistant Chief Medical Officer

United Future; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage (UPMC)

Employer-paid dental (United Concordia

Employer-paid short-term disability

Long-term disability and life coverage

Vision coverage

FSA and HRA options

Parental leave (2 weeks)

Paid time off (PTO) 20 days first 2y

12 paid holidays annually

401(k) with 4% employer match

CME/licensing/DEA/travel reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

United Future in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a full-time Assistant Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight within a Federally Qualified Health Center setting. The role combines active patient care with strategic and operational leadership, partnering with the Chief Medical Officer to ensure high-quality, compliant clinical operations.

The position offers a clear leadership growth pathway, with opportunities to advance into the Chief Medical Officer role

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and board eligibility/certification.
• Active Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain; DEA license and PA CS Registration.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience with prior leadership experience.
• Experience supervising physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Strong knowledge of quality metrics and healthcare regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining an active clinical practice.
• Oversee medical providers to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate physicians and APPs.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives (QI/QA) and monitor clinical metrics.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and program development.
• Improve access to care by optimizing provider templates and coverage planning.
• Develop strong working relationships with clinical staff and community partners.
• Represent the organization in professional, regulatory, and community settings.
• Develop clinical policies, workflows, and operational procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervising physicians & APPs

Quality metrics knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

EMR proficiency

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Active PA medical license

DEA license & State CS Registration

Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; leadership experience

Tools

EMR systems

General computer applications

Job description

Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Compensation: $200K - $240K per year + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job Type: Full Time. Monday - Friday. 8a-4:30p with one evening shift.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

We are seeking a full-time Assistant Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. This role combines active patient care with strategic and operational leadership, working closely with the Chief Medical Officer to ensure high-quality, compliant, and financially sound clinical operations.

This position offers a clear leadership growth pathway, with the opportunity to advance into the Chief Medical Officer role over time based on performance, leadership impact, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining an active clinical practice
• Support and oversee medical providers to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance standards are met
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of physicians and advanced practice providers
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and lead quality improvement initiatives (QI/QA)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards (FQHC, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.)
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and program development
• Improve access to care by optimizing provider templates, productivity, and coverage planning
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical staff, administration, and community partners
• Represent the organization in professional, regulatory, and community settings
• Support development of clinical policies, workflows, and operational procedures

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active Pennsylvania medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license and PA State Controlled Substance Registration
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; prior leadership experience required
• Experience supervising physicians and advanced practice providers
• Strong knowledge of quality metrics and healthcare regulatory standards
• Demonstrated ability to balance clinical excellence with administrative leadership
• Proficiency with EMR systems and general computer applications

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (UPMC)
• 100% employer-paid dental (United Concordia)
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Voluntary vision coverage (VBA)
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA options
• 2 weeks paid parental leave
• 20 days (4 weeks) of PTO during first two years
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• CME, licensing, DEA, travel reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance
• Student loan repayment
• Relocation assistance offered