Internal Medicine Physician - Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

NP Now, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 276,000 - 374,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

CME allowance

5 weeks PTO

Employer retirement match

Job summary

NP Now, LLC seeks a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead clinical operations across Albuquerque and SantaFe. This role balances direct patient care with executive leadership, guiding growth, quality initiatives, and strategic planning.

The CMO will supervise multidisciplinary teams, work closely with the CEO, and drive organizational success while maintaining high standards of patient care in a growing FQHC setting.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Experience in executive leadership of clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations across multiple sites and support growth including acquisitions.
• Lead quality initiatives, provider productivity, and organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and supervise multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Relationship Building

Clinical Oversight

Education

Internal Medicine Board Certification

NM Medical License Eligibility

Job description

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Contact: Raymond Stiles | [phone] | [e-mail]

About the Organization

A respected Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Albuquerque and SantaFe since 1996, with three clinic locations and an acquisition underway. The organization has approximately 155 employees, 30+ providers, and a collaborative, patient‑focused culture. Projected patient visits for FY2027 are 45,236, with a current patient panel of approximately 10,000 and continued growth expected.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $325,000. Up to 15% annual performance bonus. $3,000 quarterly leadership stipend for each Pharmacist and Physician Assistant supervised. Five weeks (200 hours) of paid time off. $3,000 CME allowance plus five paid CME days. Additional $1,000 for licensure and professional memberships. HRSA student loan repayment eligibility. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans with employer match, paid time off, and professional development.

Position Highlights

Monday–Friday schedule; location: SantaFe, NM. 50% clinical practice and 50% executive leadership. Reports directly to the CEO. Average of 2.6 patients per clinical hour. Athena EMR used across all clinic locations. Position available as the current CMO transitions to part‑time after six years.

Responsibilities

The CMO combines patient care with executive leadership, overseeing clinical operations across multiple sites while supporting continued expansion, acquisitions, quality initiatives, provider productivity, and organizational strategy. The CMO works closely with executive leadership, supervises multidisciplinary clinical teams, and serves as a strategic partner in organizational growth. The call ratio is 1:4, with nurse triage handling initial calls.

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine. Primary‑care physician with leadership experience or strong interest in serving as Chief Medical Officer. Eligible for a NewMexico Medical License. Demonstrated leadership, operational management, strategic planning, and relationship‑building skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary clinical teams.