FQHC Assistant CMO: Lead Clinicians & Strategy

Joseph Michaels International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

100% employer-paid dental

100% employer-paid short-term & long‑/

Voluntary vision coverage

FSA & HRA options

Paid parental leave

PTO 20 days first 2 years

12 paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

CME, licensing, DEA, travel reimburse

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a full-time Assistant Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight within an FQHC setting. The role blends active patient care with strategic and operational leadership alongside the Chief Medical Officer.

Offering a substantial compensation package ($200K–$240K) and comprehensive benefits, this position provides a clear pathway to Chief Medical Officer based on performance and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active Pennsylvania medical license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA license and PA State Controlled Substance Registration.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; prior leadership experience required.
• Experience supervising physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Strong knowledge of quality metrics and healthcare regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to balance clinical excellence with administrative leadership.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and general computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining an active clinical practice.
• Support and oversee medical providers to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance standards are met.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and lead quality improvement initiatives (QI/QA).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards (FQHC, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and program development.
• Improve access to care by optimizing provider templates, productivity, and coverage planning.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical staff, administration, and community partners.
• Represent the organization in professional, regulatory, and community settings.
• Support development of clinical policies, workflows, and operational procedures.

Education

MD/DO degree

Active PA medical license

DEA license & PA CDS registration

Job description

Joseph Michaels International in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a full-time Assistant Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight within an FQHC setting. The role blends active patient care with strategic and operational leadership alongside the Chief Medical Officer.

Offering a substantial compensation package ($200K–$240K) and comprehensive benefits, this position provides a clear pathway to Chief Medical Officer based on performance and organizational growth.