Chief Medical Officer

High Plains Community Health Center; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER seeks an experienced physician leader (MD/DO) to guide clinical operations and quality initiatives. The role requires a current Colorado medical license (or eligibility), DEA registration, and BLS certification.

Board certification in Family/Internal Medicine or similar is preferred, with at least ten years of healthcare experience including leadership responsibilities. The position emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based care, and serving diverse or

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Colorado, or ability to obtain before starting work.
• Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty (preferred: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another primary care specialty).
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain; BLS certification.
• Eligibility for credentialing and clinical privileges at HPCHC.
• At least ten years of healthcare experience, including substantial direct patient care.
• Five years of progressively responsible clinical leadership or medical management experience.
• Experience in medical quality improvement, physician/provider leadership, evidence-based care, clinical operations, and patient safety.
• Experience with diverse or underserved populations preferred.
• Proficiency with Internet and general computer skills; proficient in using office equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Office software proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification (Family/Internal Medicine or primary care)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine as a physician in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain before beginning work.
• Board certified in a relevant clinical specialty (preferred: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another primary care specialty); board eligibility may be considered based on position needs.
• Current DEA registration appropriate to clinical duties, or ability to obtain before practicing; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Eligibility for credentialing and clinical privileges at HPCHC and participation in applicable payer programs.
• At least ten years of healthcare experience, including substantial direct patient care experience, and five years of progressively responsible clinical leadership or medical management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in medical quality improvement, physician/provider leadership, evidence-based care, clinical operations, and patient safety.
• Experience working with a diverse population and/or underserved populations preferred.
• The position requiresa working knowledge of modern officepractices and procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
• Proficiency in using the Internet, MicrosoftOffice programs and general computerskills.
• Skill in operating officeequipment such as copier, fax machine, scanners, etc.
• Possess customer serviceskills necessary to provide a positive experience necessary when they speak to employees in person and on the phone.