Chief Medical Officer Jobs

Chief Medical Officer jobs are open across health systems, hospital networks, insurance companies, and healthcare technology firms, at every level from newly appointed VP-level executives to group-practice CMOs, with specializations in population health, clinical operations, and quality improvement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles1,808+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEncompass Health
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type44% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Sr Director Chief Nursing Officer (Greenville, SC)
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Sr Director Chief Nursing Officer (Greenville, SC)
Novant Health
Greenville, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Departments of Pediatrics and Family Medicine
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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Departments of Pediatrics and Family Medicine
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$14k - $34k.33/yr
Master's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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Chief Financial Officer US
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Chief Financial Officer US
BROWN MACHINE GROUP
Beaverton, Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Master's degree in business administration
201-500

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Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
Britton's Best Inc
Flushing, Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$90k - $109k/yr
Remote (US)

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Chief Medical Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Encompass Health22
  • PAM Health18
  • Step Up Women's Network14
  • Lifepoint Health13
  • Colliers Engineering & Design13

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services18
  • Insurance5
  • Education4
  • Technology & Software4
  • Law & Legal Services2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chief medical officer jobs.

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) with an active, unrestricted state medical license
  • Ten or more years of progressive clinical leadership and physician management experience
  • Demonstrated experience with quality improvement frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma
  • Board certification in a clinical specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
  • Experience managing clinical operations, credentialing, and medical staff governance
  • Advanced management degree such as an MBA, MHA, or MMM preferred for health system roles

Tips for Your Chief Medical Officer Job Search

Tailor your resume to board-level metrics

CMO recruiters prioritize outcomes over activities. Reframe your experience around measurable results: patient satisfaction scores, mortality rate reductions, care standardization initiatives, and cost-per-episode improvements. Generic clinical leadership summaries won't distinguish you from other physician executives.

Get your clinical credentials current before applying

Many CMO postings require an active medical license in the hiring state, not just any state. Confirm your license status and renewal dates before submitting, because expired or inactive credentials are a fast disqualifier that delays even strong candidates.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists chief medical officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target organizations by clinical model alignment

A CMO who thrives in a value-based care environment is a poor fit for a fee-for-service hospital system. Research each employer's reimbursement model, payer mix, and strategic plan before applying so your cover letter reflects genuine alignment with their operating priorities.

Prepare a CMO-specific executive case study

Many CMO interviews include a strategic presentation or scenario exercise. Prepare a two to three-page case study from your career showing how you diagnosed a clinical quality problem, built physician buy-in, and delivered a measurable outcome. Bring it even if not explicitly requested.

Negotiate your employment agreement, not just compensation

CMO contracts often include restrictive covenants, medical staff voting rights, and board reporting structures that matter as much as base pay. Before signing, clarify your authority over credentialing, your reporting line, and whether the role sits in the C-suite with fiduciary standing.

Chief Medical Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most chief medical officers?

The most active employers for chief medical officers right now are Encompass Health, PAM Health, and Step Up Women's Network, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and healthcare technology companies are consistently among the highest-volume hirers for this role.

How many chief medical officer jobs are remote?

About 56% of chief medical officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by employer type. Fully remote CMO roles are most common at health technology companies, digital health startups, and insurance or utilization management firms where clinical oversight does not require on-site rounding or medical staff presence.

How do you become a chief medical officer?

Start by completing a medical degree and residency, then build clinical credibility through board certification and direct patient care. Move into physician leadership roles such as department chair, medical director, or VP of medical affairs to develop administrative experience. Earning an advanced management degree strengthens your candidacy for C-suite selection. Demonstrating quality improvement outcomes and physician engagement skills is essential at every stage.

Can you get hired as a chief medical officer without prior executive experience?

Direct C-suite experience is rarely required for a first CMO role, but you do need demonstrated physician leadership at a meaningful scale. Candidates who have served as a department chief, associate CMO, or medical director overseeing multiple service lines are competitive. Organizations hiring a first-time CMO typically look for candidates who have managed credentialing, led quality committees, and navigated medical staff politics.

What does the chief medical officer interview process look like?

Most CMO searches involve multiple rounds beginning with an executive recruiter screen, followed by interviews with the CEO, board members, and senior clinical leaders. Many employers include a formal presentation where you propose a clinical strategy or respond to a prepared scenario. Final-round candidates often participate in medical staff meet-and-greet sessions, as physician buy-in is a deciding factor in the hire.

Where can I find and apply to chief medical officer jobs?

You can find and apply to chief medical officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your clinical background and leadership experience, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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