CMO & Clinical Leader in Community Health

Virginia Community Healthcare Association; Virginia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Community Healthcare Association seeks a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide clinical leadership while maintaining patient care in a mission-driven community health setting in the Hampton Roads area.

The CMO will split time with two days of primary care and three days focused on clinical and administrative leadership, guiding standards, quality initiatives, and coordination across the organization.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree with accredited residency completed.
• Board certification or eligibility in primary care.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical practice experience.
• Experience in community health center or FQHC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based primary care.
• Develop and improve clinical standards, protocols, quality initiatives, and patient safety practices.
• Lead quality improvement efforts and chair medical staff and quality-related committees.
• Advise the CEO and Board of Directors on clinical priorities and medical services.
• Mentor and support physicians and other clinical professionals.
• Promote continuing education, professional development, and team-based care.
• Serve as Infection Control Coordinator and oversee infection prevention processes across locations.
• Partner with operations to ensure equipment, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Health equity focus

Education

MD/DO with residency

Board certified/eligible

2+ years clinical practice

Experience in community health center/FQHC

Job description

Virginia Community Healthcare Association seeks a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide clinical leadership while maintaining patient care in a mission-driven community health setting in the Hampton Roads area.

The CMO will split time with two days of primary care and three days focused on clinical and administrative leadership, guiding standards, quality initiatives, and coordination across the organization.