Chief Medical Officer — Mission-Driven Clinical Leader

Lower Lights Christian Health Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Lights Christian Health Center in Columbus, OH seeks a Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical strategy, quality of care, and provider performance across our FQHC network. You will partner with the CEO, CAO, and Board to advance population health, regulatory compliance, and value‑based care while mentoring Medical Directors and coordinating care across multiple clinic sites.

This role requires strong leadership, collaboration with operations and IT, and a commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• MD/DO or graduate-level nursing degree with licensure eligibility.
• Current Ohio license and board certification.
• Minimum 5+ years clinical practice and 3+ years leadership.
• Familiarity with FQHC operations and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical leadership across LLCHC sites.
• Drive quality, safety, and UDS performance.
• Lead Medical Directors and site leads; governance oversight.
• Collaborate with executive team on budget and operations.

Skills

MD/DO or APRN

Ohio license

Clinical leadership

Quality metrics (UDS)

FQHC experience

Education

MD/DO or NP degree

Tools

Epic (OCHIN)

Regulatory compliance (HRSA FTCA NCQA)

Job description

Lower Lights Christian Health Center in Columbus, OH seeks a Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical strategy, quality of care, and provider performance across our FQHC network. You will partner with the CEO, CAO, and Board to advance population health, regulatory compliance, and value‑based care while mentoring Medical Directors and coordinating care across multiple clinic sites.

This role requires strong leadership, collaboration with operations and IT, and a commitment to equity and