Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Alluvion Health

$205K — $235K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine or a primary care specialty
  • Eligible for unrestricted Montana medical license and DEA registration
  • Minimum three years of clinical practice experience
  • Prior leadership role such as Medical Director or Department Chair
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical operations for physicians and providers across three clinics
  • Collaborate with leadership on organizational goals and patient outcome improvements
  • Promote integrated care in partnership with Behavioral and Dental Directors
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives and develop clinical protocols
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards
  • Oversee provider credentialing and professional evaluations
  • Support the Clinical Director and Manager in clinic operations
  • Advise on clinical workflows and medical equipment needs

Benefits

  • Eligibility for National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 8% employer match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Generous Paid Time Off and wellness leave
  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • CME allowance with paid leave
  • DEA and professional licensure reimbursement
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Mission-driven work serving north-central Montana
Full Job Description
Medical Director

Candidates with significant leadership experience and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) expertise may be considered for appointment as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Location: Great Falls, Montana
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary:$205,000-$235,000 annually, DOE/DOQ

We are seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as our Medical Director. This unique opportunity allows you to continue practicing medicine while providing strategic leadership for our medical division. Approximately 70% of your time will be dedicated to direct patient care, while 30% will focus on clinical leadership, quality improvement, provider support, and organizational strategy. This position provides oversight of our three medical clinic locations and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership
  • Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across three clinic locations.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to advance organizational goals and improve patient outcomes.
  • Partner with the Behavioral Health Director and Dental Director to promote integrated, whole-person care.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and the development of evidence-based clinical protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and FQHC regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee provider credentialing, licensing, professional evaluations, and clinical standards.
  • Provide leadership and support to the Clinical Director and Clinical Manager to ensure provider success and efficient clinic operations.
  • Advise executive leadership on clinical workflows, capacity planning, and medical equipment needs.

Patient Care
  • Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across designated clinic sites.
  • Maintain an active patient panel while managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care in a collaborative environment.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation, coding, and chart completion within the electronic health record (EHR).

Qualifications

Required
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another primary care specialty.
  • Eligible for unrestricted Montana medical licensure and DEA registration.
  • Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience.
  • Previous physician leadership experience, such as Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Department Chair, or similar leadership role.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred
  • Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
  • Multi-site clinic leadership experience.
  • Experience with quality improvement initiatives and provider development.

Schedule
  • Full-Time
  • Exempt
  • Approximately 70% Direct Patient Care / 30% Administrative Leadership
  • Monday-Friday

Why Join Alluvion Health

Alluvion Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive annual salary of $205,000-$235,000, depending on experience
  • Opportunity to be considered for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) role based on experience and FQHC leadership expertise
  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment eligibility (for qualified providers)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 8% employer match contribution
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance, including company-paid life insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and wellness leave
  • Paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME leave
  • DEA and professional licensure reimbursement
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Mission-driven work serving the health needs of north-central Montana

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