Chief Medical Officer

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 265,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

CME funding and time

FTCA liability coverage

Loan repayment programs

Job summary

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Inc. in Paterson, NJ seeks a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide executive and clinical leadership for medical services and patient care programs. You will lead a high-performing medical team with accountability for clinical staff and patient outcomes.

The role offers a base salary of $265,000–$305,000 annually, full-time hours, and benefits including medical/dental coverage, PTO, CME funding, FTCA liability coverage, and potential loan repayment programs.

Qualifications

• MD with residency completed.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in New Jersey (or eligibility).
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or related specialty.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical leadership experience supervising providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and clinical leadership for all medical services and patient care programs.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate all clinical providers.
• Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and development.
• Oversee credentialing, privileging, peer review, and scope-of-practice determinations.
• Establish and maintain productivity standards and conduct monthly provider performance reviews.
• Lead clinical quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Serve as clinical sponsor for organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Maintain an active patient panel and provide direct patient care within scope.
• Present clinical performance matters to the Board of Directors.
• Represent clinical staff interests in executive decisions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication

Team building

Quality improvement

Data interpretation

Strategic planning

Clinical leadership

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - Paterson, NJ (#3488)

Location: Paterson, NJ

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $265,000 - $305,000 annually

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to join a Federally Qualified Health Center in Paterson, NJ. Reporting to the CEO, the CMO provides executive and clinical leadership for the health center's medical services and patient care programs. The CMO is responsible for building and leading a high-performing medical team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and patient-centered care. The CMO has clinical authority and accountability for all clinical staff.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $265,000 to $305,000 per year, based on experience, credentials, and the clinical FTE allocation established at hire.
• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Continuing medical education funding and time
• Professional liability coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
• Eligibility for federal and state loan repayment programs
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable executive leadership experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive Federally Qualified Health Center environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes and providing high-quality care to the Paterson community.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Doctor of Medicine from an accredited institution, with completion of an accredited residency program.
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state, or eligibility for licensure, and current CDS and DEA registration.
• Certification: Current board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or another specialty relevant to the patient population served.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of clinical leadership experience in a role such as medical director, associate chief medical officer, site medical director, or department chief. Documented experience supervising and evaluating clinical providers, including the management of at least one serious performance matter.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of quality improvement methodology and demonstrated ability to interpret and act on clinical performance data.
• Soft Skills: Strong executive leadership, communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills. Ability to drive organizational change and foster a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center, community health center, or comparable safety net setting.
• Working knowledge of HRSA Health Center Program requirements, UDS reporting, FTCA, Patient Centered Medical Home standards, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• Documented experience leading a care model or workflow change that was sustained beyond the incumbent's direct involvement.
• Proficiency in Spanish or another language spoken by the patient population served.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive and clinical leadership for all medical services and patient care programs.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate all clinical providers, including physicians, advanced practice providers, dental providers, and behavioral health clinicians.
• Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development.
• Oversee clinical credentialing, privileging, peer review, and scope-of-practice determinations.
• Establish and maintain productivity standards and conduct monthly performance reviews with providers.
• Lead clinical quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with HRSA, FTCA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Serve as clinical sponsor for organizational change and clinical transformation initiatives.
• Maintain an active patient panel and provide direct patient care within the scope of board certification.
• Serve on the executive leadership team and present clinical performance matters to the Board of Directors.
• Represent the interests of clinical staff in executive decision-making.