Chief Medical Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a key member of TVHC’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and provides visionary and operational leadership over all clinical and care delivery functions. The CMO ensures the delivery of high-quality, integrated, and accessible medical services across all health center sites and services, including quality, population health, behavioral health, Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Street Health, and risk management (compliance, credentialing, and privileging).

In partnership with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the CMO drives innovation in care models, enhances team-based care, increases access and efficiency, and strengthens the patient and team‑member experience.

Supervises

Specialty AMD's, Medical Director of Population Health, Providers, Clinical Program Leads, Director of Behavioral Health Services, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Population Health, and Program Manager.

About TVHC

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a nonprofit community health center dedicated to promoting the health and well‑being of our community by providing accessible, high‑quality care through the integration of primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits, including: medical (100% paid co‑payments, premiums, etc.), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plans with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance, and more.

Compensation

$330,000 – $375,000 annually, plus a signing bonus!

Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Operational Innovation

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the design and implementation of innovative care models, partnering closely with the Chief Operations Officer (COO).
• Lead group visits, co‑visits, telehealth, mobile care coordination, and enhanced care management initiatives.
• Integrate behavioral health and specialty behavioral health services through multidisciplinary teams.
• Expand Medicare and services for aging populations.
• Improve patient access, continuity, and operational efficiency by optimizing provider templates, workflows, and panel management.
• Champion efforts to reduce unnecessary variation in care through evidence‑based guidelines, technology, and standardization.

Quality and Population Health

• Collaborate with the Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer (CIPO), COO, and Chief Integration Officer (CIO) to lead TVHC’s quality and population health strategy.
• Utilize data‑driven approaches to improve performance on key metrics, including:
• Preventive and chronic disease management
• Risk adjustment, cost, and value‑based performance
• Access, utilization, and patient satisfaction (Net Promoter Score)
• Address health disparities and social determinants of health through targeted interventions.
• Oversee implementation of TVHC’s Quality Plan and Incentive Pay‑for‑Performance (IPP) programs.

Administrative and Operational Leadership

• Work with the CFO, COO, and CEO to develop and manage the clinical department budget.
• Monitor provider productivity, access, panel sizes, and visit utilization (in‑person, telehealth, co‑visits, group visits).
• Analyze care model cost‑effectiveness and recommend operational improvements.
• Provide leadership in EHR / EPIC optimization, decision support, analytics, and telehealth platforms.

Clinical Programs and Integrated Care

• Lead Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Street Medicine, and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs.
• Collaborate with the Chief Integration Officer on a whole‑person care model integrating primary care, behavioral health, and enabling services (case management, health education, outreach).
• Strengthen interdepartmental partnerships to close care gaps and coordinate services across settings.

Clinical Team Leadership, Culture, and Performance

• Supervise and mentor Associate Medical Directors and provider leaders; promote professional growth and coaching.
• Foster a “learn‑it‑all” culture centered on collaboration and clinical excellence.
• Lead provider and…