Chief Medical Officer

Job Summary: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides clinical leadership, oversight, and coordination of all medical services. As a member of the executive team, the CMO ensures high standards of care, safety, and compliance, while contributing to strategic planning and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Requirements:
• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience
• Minimum 3 years in medical leadership or administration
• Experience in primary care, community health, or tribal healthcare preferred
• Proficiency in EHR systems and data analytics
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commitment to health equity and cultural humility

Responsibilities:
• Lead clinical departments and strategic initiatives
• Supervise and support medical providers
• Develop and monitor clinical policies and protocols
• Lead quality improvement and peer review
• Oversee recruitment, credentialing, and performance evaluations
• Ensure integration across departments
• Represent medical staff in executive and board meetings
• Advise on grants and public health programs
• Ensure compliance with documentation, coding, and billing

Licensure:
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California
• DEA license (implied but not explicitly stated)
Setting: Outpatient clinic environment with integration across behavioral health, dental, and public health departments.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or as assigned.

Support Staff:
• Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Nursing and allied health staff
• Collaboration with CAO, Medical Director, and Clinical Quality Officer

Certifications: Board Certified in a medical specialty (required)

Compensation & Benefits:
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan
• Farm-to-table food distribution program
• Indian Health Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Work-life balance and access to outdoor recreation

Location: California’s Sierra Nevada foothills (Tuolumne County)

Indigenous communities are living through a healthcare crisis – one fueled by generational trauma, high rates of chronic disease, and underfunding.

Tribal Health revitalizes Native health by connecting federal and Indian Health Service facilities to culturally intelligent practice management, locums staffing, and advanced healthcare models. Our goal: to cascade radical change across patient, community, and generational levels.

Tribal Health's provider network brings deep clinical expertise and culturally sensitive care to every engagement.

While we can't solve Native health disparities overnight, we build solutions every day by transforming both facilities and delivery of care.

Our culturally responsive approach creates a profound impact in Native American health.