Family Medicine Physician - Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

About the Organization

• Established multispecialty FQHC serving Albuquerque and Santa Fe since 1996
• 3 clinic locations, with an additional acquisition in progress
• Approximately 155 employees and 30+ providers
• Collaborative, patient-centered "We Care" culture
• Projected 45,236 patient visits in FY2027
• Current patient panel of approximately 10,000, with expected growth through acquisition

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $325,000
• Up to 15% annual performance bonus
• $3,000 quarterly leadership stipend for each Pharmacist and Physician Assistant supervised
• 5 weeks (200 hours) PTO
• $3,000 CME allowance plus 5 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
• 50% clinical care / 50% executive leadership
• Reports directly to the CEO
• Average of 2.6 patients per clinical hour
• Athena EMR utilized across all clinic locations
• Position available as the current CMO transitions to part-time after six years
• The CMO will provide comprehensive primary care while leading clinical operations across multiple sites.
• Responsibilities include overseeing ongoing clinic expansion, acquisitions, quality improvement initiatives, provider productivity, and operational workflows.
• The role also includes direct oversight of 1 Physician, 6 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, 6 Behavioral Health Providers, and 3 Pharmacists, while partnering closely with executive leadership and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Call Ratio is 1:4, with nurse triage handling initial calls.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Experienced primary care physician with leadership experience or interest in serving as Chief Medical Officer
• Eligible for a New Mexico Medical License
• Strong leadership, operational, and relationship-building skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams, supporting provider productivity, driving workflow improvements, and contributing to strategic organizational growth.

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