Interim Chief Medical Officer

Interim Chief Medical Officer – Community Health Center/Clinic, New Mexico

HCT seeks a strong Interim Chief Medical Officer for a community health center/clinic in New Mexico. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on physician executive who can set clinical standards, hold providers accountable, and partner with the CEO and COO to drive performance and patient outcomes.

Salary

Base pay range: $300,000.00/yr – $330,000.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Executive medical leadership in an acute care setting
• Provider performance management (OPPE) and productivity (target 10–15 patients/day)
• Patient safety and LEAN initiatives
• Report morbidity, mortality, and outcomes to the Board
• Lead preparation for AAAHC accreditation

Requirements

• Education: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution
• License: Licensed physician in any U.S. state (NM licensure support available)
• Experience: Prior CMO/CME experience in an acute care hospital, and ambulatory clinics; practicing physician background
• EMR: RPMS EMR experience preferred (IHS/tribal facilities)
• All expenses covered (housing, airfare, transportation, trips home)

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