A well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with an Internal Medicine background to join its leadership team with the opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle of nearby Santa Fe.

Contact: Raymond Stiles | (843) 574-8233 | raymond@nowhealthcare.org

About the Organization

• Multispecialty FQHC serving Albuquerque and Santa Fe since 1996
• 3 clinic locations with an additional acquisition in progress
• 155 employees and 30+ providers
• Supportive, patient-centered "We Care" culture
• Projected 45,236 annual patient visits by FY2027
• Current patient panel of approximately 10,000, with growth expected through acquisition

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $325,000
• Up to 15% annual bonus
• $3,000 quarterly leadership stipend for each Pharmacist and Physician Assistant supervised
• 5 weeks (200 hours) PTO
• $3,000 CME allowance plus 5 CME days
• Additional $1,000 for licensure and professional memberships
• HRSA Student Loan Repayment eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement (403(b)/401(k) with 4% match), and professional development benefits

Position Highlights

• 50% clinical care / 50% executive leadership
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Reports directly to the CEO
• Average of 2.6 patients per clinical hour
• Athena EMR across all clinics
• Position available as the current CMO transitions to part-time after six years
• Responsibilities include providing comprehensive primary care, overseeing clinical operations across multiple locations, supporting ongoing clinic expansion and acquisitions, driving quality and productivity initiatives, collaborating with executive leadership, and supervising clinical teams. The role also includes shared call (1–4 times per month), with nurse triage handling first-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Experience in primary care with leadership experience or interest in serving as a CMO
• Eligible for a New Mexico medical license
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, operational, and strategic growth skills, with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Contact

Raymond Stiles (843-574-8233)

raymond@nowhealthcare.org