Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Compensation: $200K - $220K per year + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job Type: Full Time. Monday - Friday. Day shift.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

We are seeking a full-time Assistant Chief Medical Officer to provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. This role combines active patient care with strategic and operational leadership, working closely with the Chief Medical Officer to ensure high-quality, compliant, and financially sound clinical operations.

This position offers a clear leadership growth pathway, with the opportunity to advance into the Chief Medical Officer role over time based on performance, leadership impact, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care while maintaining an active clinical practice Support and oversee medical providers to ensure quality, productivity, and compliance standards are met Assist in recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of physicians and advanced practice providers Monitor clinical performance metrics and lead quality improvement initiatives (QI/QA) Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards (FQHC, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.) Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and program development Improve access to care by optimizing provider templates, productivity, and coverage planning Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clinical staff, administration, and community partners Represent the organization in professional, regulatory, and community settings Support development of clinical policies, workflows, and operational procedures

Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited medical school Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Active Pennsylvania medical license (or ability to obtain) DEA license and PA State Controlled Substance Registration Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; prior leadership experience required Experience supervising physicians and advanced practice providers Strong knowledge of quality metrics and healthcare regulatory standards Demonstrated ability to balance clinical excellence with administrative leadership Proficiency with EMR systems and general computer applications

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical coverage (UPMC) 100% employer-paid dental (United Concordia) 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance Voluntary vision coverage (VBA) Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA options 2 weeks paid parental leave 20 days (4 weeks) of PTO during first two years 12 paid holidays annually 401(k) with 4% employer match