Chief Medical Officer

TEEMA; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA seeks a Chief Medical Officer to lead medical and psychiatric services for a large inpatient facility in Spokane, WA. You will set clinical strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive performance improvements in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

The role requires Washington licensure, psychiatry board certification, and proven medical executive leadership with occasional travel between facilities. On-site leadership and patient-centered care are central to the mission.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Washington medical license and surgical privileges.
• Board certification in General Psychiatry by ABPN.
• Proven medical executive leadership experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to travel between facilities occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all psychiatric and medical services, supervising meetings and rounds.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape and implement strategic direction.
• Lead clinical leadership development and direct supervision of physicians and staff.
• Ensure compliance with RCW, WAC, Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Utilize data reporting systems to drive performance improvements.
• Provide expert clinical consultation across nursing and rehabilitation services.
• Maintain high visibility through rounds, conferences, and policy support.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory awareness

Data-driven

Education

Medical licensure (WA)

Board certification in General Psychiatry

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking physician leader with a passion for expanding access to high-quality behavioral health care? We are seeking an innovative Chief Medical Officer to lead a dedicated clinical team in a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe environment. In this executive-level role, you will be the primary architect of clinical excellence, overseeing medical and psychiatric services for a large-scale inpatient facility. You will thrive as a strategic partner, driving the mission of patient-focused recovery while fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Duties

Innovative Leadership: Direct and coordinate all psychiatric and medical services, conducting supervisory meetings and unit rounds to ensure resources are utilized effectively to meet patient care goals.

Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement the organization's strategic direction, ensuring clinical initiatives align with long-term objectives.

Talent Development: Lead and transform clinical leadership into high-performing, collaborative teams; provide direct supervision and guidance to subordinate physicians and professional service staff.

Regulatory Stewardship: Ensure the medical department remains in full compliance with all state and federal laws (including RCW and WAC), professional standards of practice, and accrediting body requirements (The Joint Commission and CMS).

Data-Driven Innovation: Utilize modern technology and data reporting systems to foster performance improvement and align clinical practices with organizational standards.

Clinical Consultation: Provide expert consultation on clinical matters related to nursing, rehabilitation, and other professional services to ensure holistic patient care.

Facility Presence: Maintain high visibility through rounding, case conferences, and direct supervision of care delivery throughout the facility to ensure policy consistency and staff support.

Required Qualifications

Licensure: A valid license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Washington.

Board Certification: Certification in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Experience: Demonstrated medical executive leadership experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Travel: Ability to travel occasionally between facilities and headquarters as needed.

Desired Qualifications

A self-motivated and visionary approach to mental health service delivery.

Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Experience navigating complex regulatory environments and implementing large-scale clinical initiatives.

Location and Work Type

Location: Spokane, WA

Work Type: On-site / Office-based