Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; 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 coverage

Employer-paid short-term & long-term/1

Life insurance

Vision coverage

FSA/HRA options

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Licensing & CME support

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. seeks an Assistant Chief Medical Officer for a full-time role in Pittsburgh, PA. The position combines clinical practice with administrative leadership in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting.

You will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, oversee providers, and drive quality, compliance, and strategic program development while advancing toward future chief leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active PA license or ability to obtain one.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience with leadership exposure.
• Experience supervising physicians and advanced practice providers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MD/DO leadership

Clinical leadership

Quality metrics knowledge

Regulatory compliance

EMR proficiency

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

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