Chief Medical Officer Opportunity – Lead Clinical Strategy in a Mission-Driven Health System

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS)
Winnebago, Nebraska

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) is seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Chief Medical Officer. This is a full-time, employed executive leadership role offering the opportunity to guide clinical strategy, quality initiatives, and provider engagement within a mission-driven, tribal healthcare system.

Position Overview

• Senior leadership role with approximately 80% administrative / 20% clinical time

• One day per week in clinic; flexibility for increased administrative time during onboarding

• Replacement position

• Oversight and collaboration across inpatient and outpatient services

• Key member of the executive leadership team

Practice & Facility Highlights

• Full-service hospital campus with Lab, Radiology, and Pharmacy

• 13-bed hospital with low acuity and complexity

• Average inpatient census: ~1 patient per day

• ED providers round on admitted patients

• Multidisciplinary team including:

  • 6 Physicians

  • 10 APPs

• EMR: Meditech Expanse

• Access to specialty services, including:

  • Dermatology

  • Urology

  • Nephrology

  • Family Practice

  • Podiatry

Candidate Profile

• Family Medicine preferred, with experience in Emergency Medicine strongly desired

• Board Certified / Board Eligible preferred

• Proven or emerging physician leadership experience

• Comfortable balancing executive responsibilities with limited clinical practice

• Interest in serving a high-need community (HPSA score: 19)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic panel size <500 patients

• In-office procedures permitted

• Clinical calls routed through nursing line

• Administrative on-call shared among C-suite leadership

Schedule

• Standard clinic coverage:

  • Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Leadership on-call rotation with executive team

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (open to discussion)

• Sign-on bonus negotiable

• Federal Tort malpractice coverage

• License and DEA reimbursement

• Student loan assistance available through IHS and HRSA

• CME allowance: approximately $5,000 annually

• 401(k) with 3% employer match

• Generous PTO package

• Full employer-paid benefits

Employment Details

• Full-time, employed by Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System

• 1-year contract with automatic renewal

• No locums or 1099 arrangements

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System is a mission-driven, community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the populations it serves. The system provides comprehensive, high-quality care through integrated services, modern facilities, and a collaborative, team-based approach. With a strong commitment to public service, education, and workforce development, Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System supports teaching and professional growth while advancing access to care and health equity. Providers are empowered to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in an environment that values compassion, quality, and community impact.