CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Eastern Iowa Health Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 237,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Annual Salary

Sign-on bonus

Health Insurance

Job summary

EASTERN IOWA HEALTH CENTER in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Chief Medical Officer (MD/DO) to lead clinical strategy, mentor providers, and advance health equity. The role can be part-time or full-time with a competitive compensation package and sign-on bonus.

Requirements include board certification, Iowa license or eligibility, and strong business acumen. FQHC and family medicine experience preferred; EMR: Athena.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required, Board Certified.
• Current State of Iowa medical license or ability to obtain before start date.
• Demonstrated business acumen through prior experience in healthcare settings.
• FQHC and Family Medicine experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to medical teams with a patient-centric approach.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships with medical staff and drive performance improvements.
• Lead the clinical strategy aligned with organizational objectives and emerging trends.
• Direct data-driven efforts to improve quality, patient safety, and workflow efficiency.

Education

MBA / MPH / MHA or similar

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - PHYSICIAN (M.D. or D.O.) FAMILY MEDICINE

Cedar Rapids, IA

$237,120.00-$385,320.00 (annually if full time)

*Highly competitive sign on bonus available!*

Be a part of an organization that is dedicated to health equity for all.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our mission at Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is to provide exceptional and accessible health care services throughout our community. We are a collaborative team dedicated to the wellness and the excellence of care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. EIHC believes in non-judgmental and equal care for all members of our diverse community.

Our staff values compassion as a guiding force. EIHC promotes health equity for all and believes health care is a right, not a privilege. You will thrive in a collaborative environment where you take ethical action and ownership to solve problems and lead positive outcomes. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose of an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make a difference?

EIHC is seeking a part-time or full-time Chief Medical Officer dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

Compensation

$237,120.00-$385,320.00

Posted salary is based on 40 scheduled hours per week. As an exempt employee, a successful CMO may need additional work time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to medical teams, emphasizing excellence, continuous improvement, and a patient-centric approach.


• Cultivate collaborative relationships with medical staff, fostering open communication and teamwork to create a cohesive clinical team. Directly engage with providers and their clinical teams, employing one‑on‑one coaching and regular feedback to drive performance metrics, ensuring overall effectiveness, and facilitating seamless integration of change initiatives.


• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to health equity, making it a cornerstone aligned with our mission, recognizing and building on the diversity of patients and coworkers.


• Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical strategy aligned with organizational objectives, incorporating emerging healthcare trends. Prioritize and integrate clinical initiatives into broader strategic planning, optimizing patient outcomes, and resource allocation.


• Lead data‑driven efforts to assess and enhance the quality of clinical services, focusing on patient safety, error reduction, and streamlined workflows.

SCHEDULE

• Monday to Wednesday 8 AM to 7 PM.


• Thursday and Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.


• Scheduled hours will depend on part‑time or full‑time status.

EMR

• Athena

Amazing Benefits

• Guaranteed Annual Salary


• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off


• 9 Paid Holidays


• 2 Floating Holidays


• Health Insurance - Plan Options Start at $1.00 Per Pay Period


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care


• Health Savings Account


• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life and Long-term Disability Insurance


• Volunteer Life Insurance


• Short-Term Disability Insurance


• 401(K) (4% Employer Match and 100% Vested from Day 1)


• Full Access to Private Banker


• Employee Clothing Allowance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Gym Membership Discount to the Midwest Athletic Club


• Parental Leave


• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment


• FTCA Malpractice Insurance

Required Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school


• MBA, MPH, MHA, or similar degree preferred


• Board Certified


• Current State of Iowa medical license or ability to obtain prior to start date


• Demonstrated business acumen through prior experience, contributing to organizational success


• Clinical mentoring or training experience


• FQHC and Family Medicine experience desirable

Eastern Iowa Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions related to compensation and all terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by the Company.