Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage (U

100% employer-paid dental (United Con)

100% employer-paid short-term and long

Vision coverage

FSA/HRA options

PTO 20 days + 12 holidays

401(k) with 4% employer match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC seeks an Assistant Chief Medical Officer for a full‑time role in Pittsburgh, PA. This position combines active patient care with administrative leadership within an FQHC setting, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer to ensure high‑quality, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include supervising physicians and APPs, driving quality metrics and program development, recruiting and mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to HIPAA, OSHA and other standards while

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 one.
• DEA license and PA State Controlled Substance Registration.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience with prior leadership experience.
• Experience supervising physicians and APPs.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining an active clinical practice.
• Oversee medical providers to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of physicians and APPs.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical metrics.
• Ensure compliance with FQHC, HIPAA, OSHA and related standards.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and program development.
• Improve access to care by optimizing provider templates and coverage planning.
• Develop relationships with staff, administration, and community partners.
• Represent the organization in professional, regulatory, and community settings.
• Support development of clinical policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical leadership

Quality metrics knowledge

Regulatory standards knowledge

Supervising physicians/APPs

EMR proficiency

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Education

MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board eligibility or board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Active Pennsylvania medical license

DEA license and PA State CS Registration

Tools

EMR systems experience

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