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Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Compensation: $200K - $240K per year + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job Type: Full Time. Monday - Friday. 8a-4:30p with one evening shift.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

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

This position offers a clear leadership growth pathway, with the opportunity to advance into the Chief Medical Officer role over time based on performance, leadership impact, and organizational growth.

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

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 required

Experience supervising physicians and advanced practice providers

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) of PTO during first two years

12 paid holidays annually

401(k) with 4% employer match

CME, licensing, DEA, travel reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance offered