About this opportunity
The Healthcare Connection lists this Chief Medical Officer opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Career Opportunity: Chief Medical Officer
Organization: The HealthCare Connection (THCC)
Location: Cincinnati, OH - Northern Hamilton County
About The HealthCare Connection
Founded in 1967, The HealthCare Connection (THCC) was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare services through community responsive approaches that address financial, geographic, and other barriers to care for residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas.
THCC serves over 20,000 patients annually and operates two primary care clinics and six school-based health centers and growing! Our integrated model includes Primary Care, Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Substance Use Treatment, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) — the highest recognition for quality and coordinated care.
Position Overview
Lead Clinical Excellence. Advance Health Equity. Shape the Future of Community Care.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CMO is responsible for the overall quality, safety, and effectiveness of clinical services, while maintaining an active clinical presence. This role offers a consistent schedule, meaningful leadership impact, and the opportunity to serve an at-risk population in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Oversight of clinical care
Leadership responsibility for approximately X physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical support staff
Executive leadership role within the Senior Leadership Team
Active participation in Board reporting and organizational strategy
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Oversight & Quality
Lead and oversee Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QA/PI) programs in compliance with HRSA, PCMH, and other regulatory standards
Co-chair the Quality Improvement Committee, including review of patient complaints, grievances, and clinical outcomes
Develop, implement, and maintain clinical guidelines, protocols, and standards of care
Oversee credentialing and privileging processes for all clinical providers
Strategic & Executive Leadership
Serve as the organization’s senior clinical executive and primary liaison between providers, executive leadership, and the Board
Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning, organizational growth, and service integration
Identify and address key clinical priorities such as:
Improving patient adherence and access to care
Integrating primary care with specialty and behavioral health services
Reducing cost of care while improving outcomes
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to physicians and clinical leaders
Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning
Oversee provider scheduling, call coverage, and after-hours clinical expectations
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Partner with senior leadership and department directors on annual clinical budgets, productivity, and month-over-month performance tracking
Participate in the development of equitable physician compensation models
Support managed care contracting, value-based care initiatives, and performance metrics
External & Community Engagement
Represent THCC in community, state, and federal forums, healthcare networks, and public health partnerships
Participate in grant development, program evaluation, and compliance activities
Clinical Practice (15-25%)
Maintain direct patient care within scope of practice to remain clinically engaged and connected to patient experience
Qualifications
Required
MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Ohio medical license
Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty
Minimum 5 years of clinical practice, preferably in ambulatory, community health, or safety-net settings
Minimum 3 years of clinical leadership experience (e.g., CMO, Medical Director, Associate CMO)
Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations
Preferred
Prior experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or similar community health organization
Familiarity with HRSA requirements, PCMH standards, and value-based care models
Anthem BC Health Insurance
Wellness Rewards Program
Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
CME Time and Reimbursements
10 Paid Holidays
Rewarding and meaningful experiences
Equal Employment Opportunity/Drug-Free Workplace
The HealthCare Connection is focused on creating a community that promotes dignity and respect for employees, patients and other community members. THCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, military status or other characteristics protected by law and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
THCC will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and a drug screen.
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Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
Who can apply
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