The client is seeking a physician leader to serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to transform healthcare delivery across its growing network of urgent care and primary care clinics. reporting to the chief executive officer and the private equity board, the CMO will lead clinical operations and oversight for all clinics, including recruitment, retention, and development of clinical teams. the role is responsible for ensuring an appropriate organizational structure (people, processes, systems) and for driving profitable growth, clinical excellence, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
the CMO will partner with internal executives, local clinical leaders, providers, and senior operations leaders to advance strategic initiatives and improve care delivery through standardization and general operational alignment. the CMO will oversee the physician and advanced practice provider workforce and ensure consistent standards of clinical care, productivity, and patient outcomes across more than 50 clinic locations. this role will also lead the development of clinical governance frameworks, quality measurement systems, and provider engagement initiatives to support scalable growth.
qualified candidates will typically hold an MD or DO degree with completion of postgraduate medical education in an ACGME-approved residency program in a medical specialty, along with current board certification. leadership training such as an MBA or MHA is highly preferred, as is experience as a chief or senior physician executive. candidates are expected to have experience overseeing physicians and advanced practice providers, with prior experience in urgent care, retail medicine, or large ambulatory care networks being strongly preferred; experience in high-growth or private equity–backed healthcare organizations is also highly preferred. the role also calls for a strong understanding of healthcare economics, productivity metrics, and clinical performance management, along with eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois and Indiana.