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Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Compensation: $200K - $220K per year + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Friday, Day Shift

Must-Haves:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• Active Pennsylvania medical license (or ability to obtain)

• DEA license and PA State Controlled Substance Registration

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience

• Prior leadership experience supervising physicians and advanced practice providers

Position Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Assistant Chief Medical Officer to provide both clinical leadership and administrative oversight within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This role combines active patient care with strategic leadership, working closely with the Chief Medical Officer to ensure high-quality, compliant, and financially sound clinical operations.

This position also offers a clear growth pathway to the Chief Medical Officer role based on performance and leadership impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining an active clinical practice

• Support and oversee medical providers to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance standards are met

• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of physicians and advanced practice providers

• Monitor clinical performance metrics and lead quality improvement initiatives (QI/QA)

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards (FQHC, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.)

• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and program development

• Improve access to care by optimizing provider templates, productivity, and coverage planning

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical staff, administration, and community partners

• Represent the organization in professional, regulatory, and community settings

• Support development of clinical policies, workflows, and operational procedures

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of quality metrics and healthcare regulatory standards

• Demonstrated ability to balance clinical excellence with administrative leadership

• Proficiency with EMR systems and general computer applications

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (UPMC)

• 100% employer-paid dental (United Concordia)

• 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• Voluntary vision coverage (VBA)

• Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA options

• 2 weeks paid parental leave

• 20 days (4 weeks) PTO during first two years

• 12 paid holidays annually

• 401(k) with 4% employer match