Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - Las Cruces, NM

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Chief Medical Officer to provide strategic clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care and accreditation compliance.

The CMO will collaborate with medical staff and administration, lead performance improvement, manage credentialing and bylaws, and guide clinical strategy across the health system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed to practice medicine
• More than 10 years of clinical practice with at least 5 years in medical leadership

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and enforcement of Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Manages credentialing and delineation of privileges for medical staff.
• Leads facility-wide performance improvement initiatives.
• Advises facility management on clinical operations and resource allocation.
• Participates in budget development and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Credentialing

Budget planning

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

MD

DO

Job description

MountainView Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider. We are a 168-bed facility, accredited by The Joint Commission, that provides a broad range of healthcare services, including inpatient and outpatient care; diagnostic imaging; and emergency, medical and surgical care. From spine surgery, minimally invasive procedures, robotic surgery and open-heart surgery to access to preventive and primary care through an integrated delivery system, we strive to offer quality medical care to friends and neighbors in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County and throughout Southern New Mexico. As an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, accredited Bariatric Surgery Center and certified Primary Stroke Center, we are committed to offering nationally recognized care.

We believe in the power of people to create an exceptional healthcare experience. With more than 1,200 employees and 150 physicians on staff representing 50 medical specialties, we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Job Summary

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides strategic clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective medical care and compliance with accreditation standards. The CMO collaborates with medical staff, administration, and board leadership to support clinical excellence, performance improvement, and effective resource allocation. This role plays a key part in shaping the health system's strategic plans and aligning clinical practices with organizational goals.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the development, implementation, and enforcement of Medical Staff Bylaws, ensuring compliance with accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Manages credentialing, re-credentialing, and delineation of privileges for medical staff, maintaining effective processes to support compliance and quality standards.
• Collaborates with medical staff leaders, providing guidance and support to ensure effective governance and alignment with clinical objectives.
• Leads facility-wide performance improvement initiatives, promoting high-quality, cost-effective clinical care and monitoring outcomes to ensure program success.
• Acts as a liaison between administration and the medical staff, facilitating communication and collaboration on clinical program activities and performance standards.
• Assists in addressing performance or behavioral issues among medical staff members, collaborating with the CEO and medical staff leadership on investigations and corrective actions.
• Provides strategic advice to facility management, particularly regarding clinical operations, program development, and resource allocation to achieve facility and medical staff goals.
• Participates in budget development, strategic planning, and program evaluation, ensuring alignment of resources with clinical and organizational priorities.
• Fosters a collaborative and productive working relationship among the medical staff, management, and the board of directors, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Engage teams around institutional and departmental goals and objectives, with a focus on clinicians. Support, lead and facilitate a meaningful and open dialogue in meetings and as appropriate in clinical settings
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) required or
• Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required
• More than 10 years of clinical practice experience, with at least five (5) years in a medical leadership role, such as Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, or similar position required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of medical staff governance, credentialing processes, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff, administration, and board members.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a focus on clinical quality and patient safety.
• Strategic thinking and financial acumen, with the ability to participate in budget planning and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices in clinical operations.

Licenses and Certifications

• MD - Physician - State Licensure required or
• DO - Doctor of Osteopathy required