Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

International SOS Government Medical Services seeks an executive physician leader to guide a remote-site healthcare program across the U.S. and internationally. The role combines governance, clinical leadership, and hands-on patient care to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality care delivery.

You will oversee medical services, drive clinical standards, and collaborate with site leadership while supporting mass casualty planning, audits, and continuity of operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited U.S. medical school with completed residency in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Current unrestricted U.S. physician license; BLS, ACLS, ATLS; and DEA registration (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of post-residency medical practice in the United States with current direct patient care experience; minimum 6 months in the last 12 months in the specialty.
• Ability to provide executive clinical leadership while maintaining active patient care responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to relocate internationally for assignment; valid passport and medical clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness across the program.
• Oversee physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, dentists, and other medical personnel; provide strategic direction for medical services.
• Chair the Medical Executive Committee and oversee Credentialing, Privileging, Peer Review, and Infection Control committees.
• Guide clinical case management, referrals, and patient movement decisions; coordinate with external partners.
• Participate in planning, policy development, audits, and business continuity from a medical leadership perspective.
• Deliver direct patient care including evaluation, triage, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care; maintain medical records.

Skills

Executive clinical leadership

Patient safety

Team oversight

Strategic direction

Stakeholder communication

Education

MD/DO from US medical school

Residency in Family Practice/Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine

Job description

Provide executive clinical leadership within a remote-site healthcare program where medical governance, physician oversight, patient safety, and operational continuity directly influence the quality and effectiveness of care delivery.

At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.

Job Description

You'll serve as the senior clinical leader for a multidisciplinary healthcare program supporting a diverse workforce in a remote-site healthcare environment. This role combines executive medical leadership with active clinical practice, making it well suited for an experienced physician who values both direct patient care and the opportunity to shape healthcare quality, governance, and operational performance.

Working closely with site leadership and clinical teams, you'll oversee medical services across the program while helping ensure safe, compliant, and effective healthcare delivery. You'll guide clinical governance initiatives, support physician and provider performance, and maintain oversight of patient care standards, emergency preparedness, and organizational medical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety, infection control, medical record standards, credentialing activities, and emergency preparedness initiatives across the healthcare program.
• Oversee physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, dentists, and other medical personnel while providing strategic direction for medical services and physician practice programs.
• Chair the Medical Executive Committee and provide oversight of committees including Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Credentialing and Privileging, Peer Review, and Infection Control, ensuring appropriate reporting, documentation, and follow-through.
• Guide clinical case management, medical referrals, patient movement decisions, and medical evacuation coordination while collaborating with external healthcare partners and medical transport providers.
• Participate in organizational planning, policy development, government stakeholder meetings, audits, operational readiness activities, and business continuity planning from a medical leadership perspective.
• Deliver direct patient care including medical evaluation, triage, diagnosis, treatment of acute, chronic, and emergent conditions, preventive care, annual physicals, immunizations, testing, follow-up care, and clinical documentation.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing; prescribe medications and therapies; maintain continuity of care; and ensure accurate, complete medical records.
• Support workforce medical clearance compliance, participate in mass casualty exercises and emergency response activities, and provide liaison support to external healthcare organizations when continuity of care requires coordination.

This is a role for a physician leader who is ready to balance clinical practice with meaningful responsibility for healthcare quality, governance, and organizational impact.

Qualifications

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited U.S. medical school (or equivalent international institution) with completed residency training in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Current unrestricted U.S. physician license; current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications; DEA registration (or equivalent) required.
• 5+ years of post-residency medical practice experience in the United States and current direct patient care experience, including a minimum of 6 months worked within the last 12 months in the specialty.
• Ability to provide executive clinical leadership while maintaining active patient care responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to relocate internationally for assignment duration; valid passport required and ability to maintain required medical clearances and immunizations.

Preferred

• Experience supporting healthcare services within military, international, or government-supported healthcare environments.
• Experience in remote-site, geographically isolated, or operationally complex healthcare programs.

Compensation Disclaimer:
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE roles):

• Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus.

International SOS Government Medical Servicescomplies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.