Chief Medical Officer

Unity Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to join their team in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. This senior clinical leader will represent the organization externally, advance clinical quality initiatives, and align clinical strategy with business direction. The CMO will provide leadership for all physicians and advanced practice clinicians, with an emphasis on clinical credibility, market presence, provider alignment, and strategic growth.

Practice Info

• Serves as the senior clinical leader for Unity Health Network
• Oversees clinical governance in collaboration with the Medical Director of Clinical Operations
• Actively practicing physician who also dedicates administrative leadership time
• Partners closely with the executive leadership team to advance growth, affordability, health equity, and overall patient experience
• Largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio
• Infrastructure enables extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from clinical staff

Responsibilities

• Lead Unity's clinical strategy and represent the organization with employers, health systems, community partners, and regional stakeholders
• Strengthen Unity's market presence through relationship-building, physician networking, and strategic outreach initiatives
• Serve as Unity's senior clinical ambassador, enhancing recruitment credibility and promoting Unity's reputation across Northeast Ohio
• Guide long-term clinical priorities, growth initiatives, referral development, and market strategy in partnership with organizational leadership
• Maintain visible leadership amongst providers to reinforce culture, trust, and clinical alignment during organizational transition
• Address patient care issues identified by clinical teams and offer strategic input on specialty and primary care adequacy
• Act as a clinical liaison with the Marketing team
• Ensure adherence to all applicable clinical, operational, and regulatory requirements

Compensation

• Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $279,500 - $440,500
• Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Requirements

• A valid, unrestricted medical license in the state in which they practice and within the specialty of practice (if applicable) - or ability to obtain prior to start
• Medical Doctor (MD or DO)
• Board Certification
• Must be in good standing and remain in good standing with credentialing requirements
• Must maintain any required clinical privileges at the hospitals used to treat patients
• Demonstrated success in value-based care (quality, risk adjustment/coding accuracy, utilization management, and patient experience)
• 5+ years of recent experience in clinical practice
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in a leadership role in a medical facility or related environment
• Experience in both managed care (value-based care) and fee-for-service based models
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and web-based programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of health care professionals and staff, both in and outside of the local care delivery organization
• Ability to travel to all clinics throughout the state of Ohio