Chief Medical Officer | Fam Med – Community-Focused Rural Health System
05475R – POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as a vital member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic oversight of the organization’s clinical operations while maintaining an active patient care role. This dual-function position is responsible for delivering high-quality medical care (50%) and for overseeing the development and implementation of clinical policies, quality initiatives, and provider engagement (50%). The CMO ensures alignment between clinical practice and organizational goals, supports medical staff performance, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and champions patient safety and quality improvement across all care settings.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Positions supervised: Staff physicians (MD/DO), Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA), Behavioral Health staff
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Board certification in Family Medicine
- Active and unrestricted medical license (or eligibility) in the state of Nebraska
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience in family medicine
- Prior leadership or administrative experience in a healthcare setting
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, quality improvement practices, and rural healthcare delivery.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Experience in Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic models preferred
Work Schedule:
- Clinic and/or Administrative days: Monday – Thursday (3 weeks/month) and Monday – Friday (1 week/month.
- ER 1:4 backup call coverage (APP is primary call)
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Executive and Strategic Leadership
- Provide Engagement and Clinical Oversight
- Patient Care Responsibilities
- Compliance & Quality Improvement
- Professional Development & Culture
- Additional Responsibilities as assigned
Compensation and Benefits:
- $270,000 base salary plus a production bonus.
- Sign-on bonus of $100,000 & relocation stipend of up to $10k
- Nebraska Loan Repayment Program
- State offers $30k/year for up to 3-years
- Hospital matches $30k/year for up to 3-years
- 3-year forgiveness period for sign-on bonus & loan repayment
- Retention bonus available in lieu of student loan repayment
- Potential total compensation of ~ $550k annually
- CME Allowance of $5K per year and 5 days
- Claims – made malpractice coverage plus tail coverage
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan – 2 1/2% matching after 1 year and 5% match after 5 years
- PTO (Including Holidays) – 30 days per year
- License/Dues/ Subscriptions
- Health Insurance
- Other optional insurances: Dental, Vision, STD, Accident, Critical Illness
Community
A warm and welcoming community in southeast Nebraska, with a population of just over 3500.
Beyond the clinic, the community offers a relaxed lifestyle with a low cost of living, good schools, safe neighborhoods and access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, and camping. You can enjoy rural charm with access to city amenities when needed.
How to Apply:
Apply here, learn more by visiting www.wildernessmedicalstaffing.com, or contact a recruiter today to inquire about our open and upcoming positions.
