Chief Medical Officer

W. Brown Creative Partners; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 266,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Barbara, California, is seeking an experienced physician executive to serve as its next Chief Medical Officer (CMO), with a primary focus on administration, management, and organizational leadership.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative healthcare leader to guide clinical operations, strengthen accountability and effectiveness, and support the continued evolution of care delivery across a complex healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Experience as a physician executive with leadership in primary care and FQHC governance.
• Experience in clinical program management, healthcare administration, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Data-driven decision-making, excellent communication and relationship-building across clinical and admin teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations and align clinical and administrative priorities.
• Strengthen accountability and effectiveness across the healthcare system.
• Guide care delivery improvements for diverse communities in Santa Barbara County.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare administration

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven decision-making

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Chief Medical Officer

County of Santa Barbara, California

Annual Salary: $266,475 – $340,098 DOE/DOQ

The County of Santa Barbara, California, is seeking an experienced physician executive to serve as its next Chief Medical Officer (CMO), with a primary focus on administration, management, and organizational leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative healthcare leader to guide clinical operations, strengthen accountability and effectiveness, and support the continued evolution of care delivery across a complex healthcare system. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CMO helps align clinical and administrative priorities and advance approaches that improve service delivery and outcomes for diverse communities throughout Santa Barbara County. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in primary care and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) leadership, with experience in clinical program management, healthcare administration, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. This experience should be complemented by data-driven decision-making and the adaptability, communication, and relationship-building skills needed to lead successfully across clinical and administrative teams.