Overview
This position is with a Federally Qualified Health Center in Galesburg, IL. We serve patients of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels. Our integrated approach includes primary care, behavioral health, outreach, and more- rooted in compassion, dignity, and public health best practices.
Position Summary:
As Chief Medical Officer, you will oversee the clinical operations of the Health Center, lead quality improvement efforts, and supervise medical and nursing staff. You will be responsible for shaping and upholding clinical standards, mentoring providers, optimizing service delivery, and ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal guidelines. The CMO also serves as a practicing provider.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct clinical care within the scope of credentialing and departmental capacity
- Supervise clinical programs and provide leadership to medical and nursing staff
- Develop, implement, and monitor clinical performance measures
- Oversee and direct the Quality Assurance and Improvement program
- Guide policy and protocol development; ensure compliance with state and federal standards
- Educate and evaluate staff clinical skills and promote professional growth
- Manage provider schedules, on-call rotations, and hospital referrals
- Serve as a clinical advisor to the Chief Operating Officer on staffing, efficiency, and systems
- Represent the Health Center with external organizations, community partners, and peers
- Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and peer review processes
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) and completion of an accredited residency program
- Board certification in primary care or related specialty
- Current Illinois medical license and DEA registration
- Experience in clinical leadership; knowledge of NP/PA supervision requirements in Illinois
- Half-Time (In-Person)
Misc Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Sick and Personal Time
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Optional 430(b) Retirement Program
- Providers receive paid leave time for continuing education and annual allowance for CE expenses.
- Providers may be eligible for Student Loan Repayment under Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
Client Description
Mission
To serve Knox County by assessing health and environmental needs, developing policies, and assuring those needs are effectively addressed.
Community Description
A warm welcome awaits visitors to Galesburg.
A city tied to Illinois by rails with one of the largest railroad yards in the United States, this railroad city has much to experience from unique shopping, antiques, arts, museums, walking tours, annual events and much more.
Galesburg is a short 50 minute drive from the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois, and a 50 minute drive from Peoria, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois can be reached in 3 hours.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Eligible for loan repayment programs