Chief Medical Officer

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Valley-Wide Health Systems is seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide strategic and operational clinical leadership across our integrated healthcare organization. The CMO will oversee clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and physician leadership while collaborating across departments to advance Valley-Wide's mission of delivering accessible, high-quality care to the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Quality

• Provide oversight of clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Support peer review, privileging, and clinical governance processes
• Lead and mentor physicians and interdisciplinary clinical teams

Regulatory Compliance, Risk & Clinical Governance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee risk management, quality assurance, and patient safety initiatives
• Support Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) compliance and clinical risk mitigation

Operational Partnership & Integrated Care

• Collaborate with nursing, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy leaders to support integrated care delivery
• Evaluate clinical operations, workforce needs, access strategies, and service delivery models
• Support effective use of clinical technology and workflows to improve efficiency

Community & External Relationships

• Represent Valley-Wide with healthcare partners, community organizations, and regulatory agencies
• Serve as a clinical ambassador for the organization's mission and commitment to underserved populations
• Strengthen partnerships that support access, quality, and long-term community health outcomes

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure
• Board certification in a relevant medical specialty required
• Substantial clinical and progressive leadership experience within healthcare environments
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels
• Experience leading physicians and interdisciplinary clinical teams
• Experience in community health, integrated care, rural healthcare, FQHC, or nonprofit healthcare settings preferred

Location & Type of Job: This job is a full-time onsite job located in Alamosa, Colorado.

Why Join Valley-Wide?

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to all individuals across our multi-county service area in southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we offer premier primary and preventive care through our 34 service sites strategically located in rural communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Annual CME Allowance of $2,500.00 (Prorated based on hire date)
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave:
• Vacation: 20 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
• Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays
• CE Leave: 5 days per year

For more information and to apply, visit our website: Valley-Wide Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity, with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.

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