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Chief Medical Officer

Eastern Iowa Health Center

Cedar Rapids, IA · Posted September 3, 2026

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About the job

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, *Highly competitive sign on bonus available!*

Be a part of an organization that is dedicated to health equity for all.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our mission at Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is to provide exceptional and accessible health care services throughout our community. We are a collaborative team dedicated to the wellness and the excellence of care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. EIHC believes in non-judgmental and equal care for all members of our diverse community.

Our staff values compassion as a guiding force. EIHC promotes health equity for all and believes health care is a right, not a privilege. You will thrive in a collaborative environment where you take ethical action and ownership to solve problems and lead positive outcomes. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose of an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make a difference?

EIHC is seeking a Chief Medical Officer dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide visionary leadership to medical teams, emphasizing excellence, continuous improvement, and a patient-centric approach. Cultivate collaborative relationships with medical staff, fostering open communication and teamwork to create a cohesive clinical team. Directly engage with providers and their clinical teams, employing one-on-one coaching and regular feedback to drive performance metrics, ensuring overall effectiveness, and facilitating seamless integration of change initiatives. Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to health equity, making it a cornerstone aligned with our mission, recognizing and building on the diversity of patients and coworkers. Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical strategy aligned with organizational objectives, incorporating emerging healthcare trends. Prioritize and integrate clinical initiatives into broader strategic planning, optimizing patient outcomes, and resource allocation. Lead data-driven efforts to assess and enhance the quality of clinical services, focusing on patient safety, error reduction, and streamlined workflows.

SCHEDULE

Monday to Wednesday 8 AM to 7 PM. Thursday and Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Scheduled hours will depend on part-time or full-time status.

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AMAZING BENEFITS

Guaranteed Annual Salary 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays Health Insurance - Plan Options Start at $1.00 Per Pay Period Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care Health Savings Account 100% Employer Paid Basic Life and Long-term Disability Insurance Volunteer Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(K) (4% Employer Match and 100% Vested from Day 1) Full Access to Private Banker Employee Clothing Allowance Employee Assistance Program Gym Membership Discount to the Midwest Athletic Club Parental Leave National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment FTCA Malpractice Insurance Relocation Package REQUIREMENTS

20 hours dedicated to medical leadership and administrative duties Up to 20 hours patient-facing (optional) M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school MBA, MPH, MHA, or similar degree preferred Board Certified Current State of Iowa medical license or ability to obtain prior to start date Demonstrated business acumen through prior experience, contributing to organizational success Clinical mentoring or training experience FQHC and Family Medicine experience desirable Posted salary is based on 40 scheduled hours per week. As an exempt employee, a successful CMO may need additional work time.