Assistant Chief Medical Officer: Leadership Path to CMO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Dental coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision coverage

FSA/HSA options

PTO

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a full-time Assistant Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight in an FQHC environment in Pittsburgh, PA. The role blends direct patient care with executive responsibilities and partners with the Chief Medical Officer to advance high-quality, compliant operations.

The position offers growth toward the Chief Medical Officer role based on performance, leadership impact, and organizational growth, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active PA 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.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and general computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining an active clinical practice
• Oversee medical providers to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance standards
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate physicians and APPs
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and lead QI/QA initiatives
• 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

MD/DO

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Medical license PA

DEA license

Leadership experience

Supervising clinicians

EMR proficiency

Education

MD or DO degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a full-time Assistant Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight in an FQHC environment in Pittsburgh, PA. The role blends direct patient care with executive responsibilities and partners with the Chief Medical Officer to advance high-quality, compliant operations.

The position offers growth toward the Chief Medical Officer role based on performance, leadership impact, and organizational growth, with a comprehensive benefits