Chief Medical Officer - Physician
HT Executive Search
Chicago, IL
Chief Medical Officer
Our client, a prominent company within the healthcare industry, is seeking a distinguished and innovative Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead their Clinical Hydration Solutions platform and expanding ancillary service lines. This exciting opportunity awaits a forward-thinking geriatric physician committed to elevating clinical credibility and innovation within the long-term care, post-acute, and senior living sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Fractional to start - The CMO will devote 75-80% of their time to the Clinical Hydration Solutions and 20-25% to developing new service lines. Key responsibilities include:
Clinical Hydration Solutions:
- Develop and refine the clinical framework to align with geriatric care principles and best practices.
- Provide strategic clinical guidance in collaboration with the President and COO.
- Lead evidence development, quality improvement initiatives, and research protocols.
- Engage in professional relations, representing the client as an industry leader in geriatric care.
- Establish and lead a Physician Advisory Council to foster clinical innovation.
Advancement of New Service Lines:
- Collaborate on the development and clinical strategy of new geriatric-focused services, including respiratory and deprescribing initiatives.
- Ensure clinical defensibility and strategic alignment of new business lines.
- Support the design of pilot programs and scalability across state expansions.
Regulatory Oversight and Professional Engagement:
- Serve as the supervising physician as needed, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintain multi-state licensure where necessary and actively engage with medical associations and conferences.
Requirements:
- Board certification in Geriatrics or Internal Medicine with significant PALTC involvement.
- Proven leadership within the long-term care medical community.
- Experience presenting at regional or national conferences and involvement in clinical research or academic publication.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication skills, and a faculty appointment is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to pursue multi-state licensure and integrate into executive leadership long-term.
Benefits:
While specific benefits are not outlined in this description, the role offers a structured progression path from part-time to potential full-time engagement, opportunities for professional growth and visibility within the industry, and the chance to impact geriatric care positively.
This role initially begins as a part-time engagement with a clearly defined pathway towards expanded responsibilities and potential full-time integration over 18-24 months. The CMO will report directly to the President and closely collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and executive leadership team. Chief Medical Officer (CMO)