Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

FHC; Omak (WA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at FQHC in Omak, WA, is a full-time executive role leading clinical excellence across primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health and dental services for an underserved rural community. You will guide clinical strategy, mentor medical staff, implement telehealth, and partner with regional hospitals and public health entities to improve health equity.

Active MD or DO license required; you will balance executive duties with a part-time clinical panel and compete for

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted MD or DO license (or eligible for licensure).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical setting (FQHC, CHC, or rural health clinic experience is a major plus).
• A deep heart for community health, equity, and rural medicine.
• Ready to trade the city grind for a purpose-driven executive role where everybody knows your name—and your work directly changes lives?

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and health equity.
• Balance executive strategy with a part-time clinical panel to stay connected to patient care.
• Build partnerships with regional hospitals, public health entities, and local leadership to improve social determinants of health.
• Mentor medical staff and drive telehealth initiatives to expand access to care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Rural health experience

Community health focus

Telehealth initiatives

Education

MD or DO license

Job description

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Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Full Time 1.0 FTE Omak, WA, US 1 Attachments

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1741

Salary Range: $275,357.00 To $289,524.00 Annually

Make a Lasting Impact Where It Matters Most

Are you a passionate MD or DO ready to lead clinical excellence where your expertise transforms an entire community? A premier Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking a visionary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to guide our clinical team, expand high-quality care, and serve as the medical heart of our vibrant rural region.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Mission-Driven Leadership: Direct comprehensive primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and dental services for an underserved population that truly relies on our doors being open.

Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the unhurried pace, breathtaking open landscapes, and tight-knit warmth of rural living—all while earning a highly competitive executive compensation package.

Unmatched Financial Benefits: As an FQHC leader, leverage substantial student loan repayment options through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) alongside robust federal grant funding support.

True Clinical Autonomy: Shape healthcare delivery, pioneer telehealth initiatives, and mentor a dedicated medical staff without corporate red tape.

Role Highlights

Strategic Oversight: Serve as the executive voice for clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and health equity.

Balanced Practice: Combine high-level executive strategy with a part-time clinical panel to stay connected to patient care.

Community Anchor: Build strong partnerships with regional hospitals, public health entities, and local leadership to improve social determinants of health.

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted MD or DO license (or eligible for licensure).

Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical setting (FQHC, CHC, or rural health clinic experience is a major plus).

A deep heart for community health, equity, and rural medicine.

Ready to trade the city grind for a purpose-driven executive role where everybody knows your name-and your work directly changes lives?

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