Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Lead with purpose. Transform healthcare. Inspire clinical excellence.

First Flight Health Centers is seeking an experienced, visionary physician leader to serve as our Chief Medical Officer. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CMO is a key member of the senior leadership team responsible for advancing clinical quality, innovation, provider engagement, and strategic growth while maintaining an active primary care practice.

This unique opportunity offers approximately 50% senior leadership and 50% direct patient care, allowing you to influence organizational strategy while continuing to care for patients. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care for underserved communities.

Why Join First Flight Health Centers?

• Senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a growing Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Approximately 50% leadership and 50% direct patient care.
• Collaborative, innovative culture committed to quality, population health, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation with annual merit increase and performance-based incentive opportunities.
• 136 hours of paid time off, eight paid holidays, and five paid CME days with up to $2,200 in annual CME reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and FTCA malpractice coverage with no individual tail coverage costs.
• Eligible primary care physicians may qualify for up to$75,000 in tax-free student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics.
• Board Certified in a primary care specialty.
• Current, unrestricted Ohio medical license (or ability to obtain prior to employment), DEA registration, and BLS certification.
• Minimum of three to five years of clinical practice experience with demonstrated physician leadership experience or strong interest/desire.

Preferred

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or other integrated primary care setting.
• Experience leading quality improvement, value-based care, population health, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Experience mentoring physicians and advanced practice providers, managing provider performance, and driving clinical excellence.
• Proficiency with technology systems and electronic health records; NextGen experience is a plus.

Visit our website to learn more about First Flight Health Centers at: firstflighthealthcenters.org

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person