Part-Time Rural CMO: Clinical Quality & Care Leader

Livingston HealthCare; Livingston (MT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Livingston HealthCare is seeking a part-time Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership, advance quality and patient safety, and support strategic goals for a rural healthcare system. The role integrates physician engagement, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with hospital leadership and medical staff.

The CMO will champion evidence-based practice, lead quality initiatives, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining fiscal responsibility within a rural

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency program.
• Board certification in a recognized medical specialty.
• Eligibility for medical staff membership and privileges within the hospital.
• Minimum of two years of progressive physician leadership experience.
• Prior leadership roles such as Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, Department Chair, or similar.
• Experience in rural hospital, Critical Access Hospital, or integrated health system preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (CMS, Joint Commission, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, APPs, nursing leadership, and admin staff.
• Analytical and strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience in change management and population health initiatives.
• Desirable: clinical practice experience; knowledge of health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for clinical quality, patient safety, and care management initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based medicine and best clinical practices throughout the organization.
• Lead efforts to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and care pathways.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, and accreditation activities.
• Represent the hospital with community and regional healthcare networks.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and service line development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, and retention of medical staff.
• Balance quality outcomes with fiscal responsibility in rural healthcare delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

MD/DO (medical degree)

Residency completed

Job description

Livingston HealthCare is seeking a part-time Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership, advance quality and patient safety, and support strategic goals for a rural healthcare system. The role integrates physician engagement, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with hospital leadership and medical staff.

The CMO will champion evidence-based practice, lead quality initiatives, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining fiscal responsibility within a rural