Assistant Chief Medical Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage (F

100% employer-paid dental (United Con

100% employer-paid short-term disaibl

Voluntary vision coverage

Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA

2 weeks paid parental leave

20 days PTO during first two years

12 paid holidays annually

401(k) with 4% employer match

CME, licensing, DEA, travel reimb

Malpractice insurance

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance offered

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking an Assistant Chief Medical Officer in Pittsburgh, PA to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight within an FQHC setting. The role blends direct patient care with strategic operations and requires collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer to ensure high-quality, compliant, and financially sound operations.

The position offers a clear leadership growth pathway, including potential progression to Chief Medical Officer based on performance and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; prior leadership experience required.
• Experience supervising physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and general computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining an active clinical practice
• Support and oversee medical providers to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance standards
• 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

Skills

Leadership experience

Quality metrics knowledge

Clinical oversight

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Active Pennsylvania medical license (or ability to obtain)

DEA license and PA State Controlled Substance Registration

Tools

EMR systems

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