Job Description

Position Summary:

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as a vital member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic oversight of the organization’s clinical operations while maintaining an active patient care role. This dual-function position is responsible for delivering high-quality medical care (50%) and for overseeing the development and implementation of clinical policies, quality initiatives, and provider engagement (50%). The CMO ensures alignment between clinical practice and organizational goals, supports medical staff performance, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and champions patient safety and quality improvement across all care settings. 

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Positions supervised: Staff physicians (MD/DO), Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA), Behavioral Health staff

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification in Family Medicine
• Active and unrestricted medical license (or eligibility) in the state of Nebraska
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience in family medicine
• Prior leadership or administrative experience in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, quality improvement practices, and rural healthcare delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience in Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic models preferred

Work Schedule:

• Clinic and/or Administrative days: Monday – Thursday (3 weeks/month) and Monday – Friday (1 week/month.
• ER 1:4 backup call coverage (APP is primary call)

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Executive and Strategic Leadership
• Provide Engagement and Clinical Oversight
• Patient Care Responsibilities
• Compliance & Quality Improvement
• Professional Development & Culture
• Additional Responsibilities as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• $270,000 base salary plus a production bonus.
  Sign-on bonus of $100,000 & relocation stipend of up to $10k
  Nebraska Loan Repayment Program
  State offers $30k/year for up to 3-years
  Hospital matches $30k/year for up to 3-years
  3-year forgiveness period for sign-on bonus & loan repayment
  Retention bonus available in lieu of student loan repayment
  Potential total compensation of ~ $550k annually
  CME Allowance of $5K per year and 5 days
  Claims - made malpractice coverage plus tail coverage
  Employer paid Life Insurance
  Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance
  Retirement Plan - 2 1/2% matching after 1 year and 5% match after 5 years
  PTO (Including Holidays) - 30 days per year
  License/Dues/ Subscriptions
  Health Insurance
  Other optional insurances: Dental, Vision, STD, Accident, Critical Illness

Community

A warm and welcoming community in southeast Nebraska, with a population of just over 3500.

Beyond the clinic, the community offers a relaxed lifestyle with a low cost of living, good schools, safe neighborhoods, and access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, and camping. You can enjoy rural charm with access to city amenities when needed.

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