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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- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required. Master’s degree in nursing or related field required
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in appropriate state required
- Experience: Minimum of (5) years leadership experience in a similar facility with multiple unit responsibilities required
- Certification: Nurse Executive Advance Board Certification (NEA-BC) preferred. Candidate must be willing to attain speciality nuring leadership certification within one year of hire.
- Additional Skills Required: Must have experience and current working knowledge of personnel management, adult education learning theory, program design and development, and administrative and supervisory skills in a healthcare setting. Computer analysis of staffing. Strong financial leadership and information technology skills. Has knowledge and skills necessary to manage care according to patient’s age. Must have strong leadership skills such as proactive communication, decision-making skills, creativity, cooperation, independent judgment, ability to delegate, adaptability, perseverance, high energy level and a strong work ethic. Must have ability to initiate, implement and evaluate change process.
Core Processes and Activities
- Directs and evaluates any and all management operations related to: Quality Indicators, HCAPS/CMS, Joint Commission, DHSR and Effectiveness in the accomplishment of objectives and goals established for facility and corporate operations and projects.
- Reviews results and recommends actions in coordination with corporate goals.
- Presents to leadership outcomes and plan for continued growth and improvement.
- Exercises extreme discretion in review of all records and information to ensure confidentiality of all matters.
- Participate with leaders from the Governing Body, Senior Leadership, Medical Staff and clinical areas in health system’s decision-making structures and processes.
- Participate in developing and implementing the system’s plan for providing patient care consistent with the system’s mission, goals, values and strategic plan. Participate with leaders from the governing body, senior leadership, medical staff and clinical areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance assessment and improvement activities.
- Focuses on long term objectives and considers future implications of today’s decisions.
- Seeks to optimize the bigger picture.
- Demonstrates constancy of purpose.
Leadership:
- Acts with honesty and integrity with employees and customers, showing and speaking with respect for the rights of others, human dignity, local culture and Novant’s mission, vision, and values.
- Facilitates decision making within the area of responsibility.
- Effectively balances authority of office, knowledge, and personality/persuasive power in executing role.
- Trusts others to act when aim is shared and appropriate.
- Demonstrate skillful leadership, defined by: leading and participating in teams, coaching and mentoring of direct reports, timely and appropriate conflict resolution, effective and timely communications, timely decision making as evidenced by positive performance evaluation feedback from stakeholders (peers, staff, financial staff) in these areas.
- Participates effectively with the Administrative Team as evidenced by active involvement, timely preparation and follow-up and honest, open communication Serves as a positive role model as evidenced by professional demeanor, skillful written and oral communications, reinforcement of strong customer service to staff and ethical judgment in problem solving.
- Participates in activities outside the facility which promote / provide community benefit as well as provide increased exposure for Hospital. Pursues continuing and / or formal education and maintains professional affiliations to further career development and understanding of the health care / business environment as evidenced by completed education and seminar hours and professional group participation.
Clinical Oversight and Quality Improvement:
- Stabilizes and continually improves the core processes of the area of responsibility.
- Assures quality is monitored and opportunities for improvement are identified, tested, and implemented as appropriate.
- Manages the interdependence of processes both within and external to the department.
- Communicates the status of core processes of the area of responsibility and the system.
- Judges successes on qualitative as well as quantitative measures.
- Develop organization wide patient care programs, policies and procedures that describe how patients’ nursing care needs or patient populations receiving nursing care are assessed, evaluated and met; Develop and implement the organization’s plans for providing nursing care to those patients requiring nursing care; Participate with governing body, management , medical staff and clinical leaders in the organization's decision-making structures and processes; and Implement an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care delivered to patients.
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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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