Chief Medical Officer

Join Our Leadership Team as Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Location: Greater Seacoast Community Health | Department: Medical Staff

Position Type: Full-Time | FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Supervises: Medical Directors (Goodwin Community Health & Families First)

Lead with Purpose. Partner with Leaders. Advance Community Health.

Greater Seacoast Community Health is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead and unify the medical strategy across our health centers. From primary and pediatric care to prenatal and psychiatric services, the CMO plays a critical leadership role in maintaining clinical excellence, improving access, and ensuring collaborative, patient-centered care.

As a trusted partner to the CEO, senior leadership team, and medical staff, the CMO acts as a vital bridge-facilitating communication, alignment, and shared vision across all levels of the organization. You'll provide guidance and support to Medical Directors, collaborate with clinical and operational leaders, and help shape a healthcare system where quality, equity, and compassion are at the center of everything we do.

What You'll Do

Medical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide clinical oversight for all GSCH medical services across primary care, pediatrics, psychiatry, and prenatal programs.
• Supervise and mentor Medical Directors, ensuring consistent standards of excellence across all clinical teams.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, and other executive leaders, aligning medical strategy with organizational goals.
• Foster strong partnerships with the medical staff, promoting two-way communication, clinical innovation, and continuous improvement.

Quality, Performance & Compliance

• Lead physician performance monitoring, peer review, and regulatory compliance.
• Champion quality improvement, patient safety, and risk reduction initiatives across all GSCH sites.
• Ensure clinical documentation meets internal standards and external requirements.

Staff Development & Engagement

• Mentor and support medical staff through coaching, training, and ongoing education.
• Build a culture of accountability, integrity, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Support provider credentialing and uphold professional and ethical conduct standards.

Strategic & Organizational Planning

• Contribute clinical leadership to strategic planning and program expansion efforts.
• Actively engage with the senior leadership team to address site-level and system-wide priorities.
• Support provider workforce planning, recruitment, and retention in partnership with the COO and CHRO.

Residency & Academic Leadership

• Provide oversight and support for Family Medicine Residents from the HCA Healthcare/Tufts University School of Medicine Portsmouth Regional Hospital Residency program.
• Promote academic excellence and integration of training programs into high-quality patient care.

What We're Looking For

• NH-licensed physician in good standing (required)
• 10+ years of clinical experience, with 3+ years of leadership experience (preferred)
• Experience navigating complex systems and engaging both clinical and administrative teams
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to lead within a multidisciplinary environment
• Proven ability to cultivate trust and alignment among medical staff and executive leadership

Core Competencies

• Clinical and operational excellence
• Relationship-building and partnership across levels
• Inclusive and collaborative leadership style
• Strategic foresight with hands-on follow-through
• Effective and clear communication
• Public presence and advocacy for organizational mission

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Generous benefits: medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• CME and leadership development opportunities
• The chance to lead in a purpose-driven, high-impact environment
• Work Locations: Portsmouth and Somersworth, NH

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Salary: Starting at $261,000annually, with potential for higher compensation based on experience

Our Commitment to Values & Professional Excellence

At Greater Seacoast, we live our values:

• Integrity - acting with honesty and accountability
• Respect - honoring all individuals and perspectives
• Compassion - leading with empathy and heart
• Excellence - setting and upholding high standards
• Collaboration - embracing partnership at all levels

We expect all team members-especially our senior leaders-to model professionalism, communicate openly, champion growth, and build a culture where staff and patients thrive.

About Us

Greater Seacoast Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine. Our network includes:

• Families First Health & Support Center (Portsmouth, NH)
• Goodwin Community Health (Somersworth, NH)
• The Family Center, Public Health Programs, Mobile Health Units, and more

We provide integrated primary care, prenatal, dental, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, parenting and family support, and pharmacy services to individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds-regardless of their ability to pay.

Ready to Lead with Impact?

If you are a mission-driven physician leader who thrives in a collaborative, values-based environment, we invite you to apply.

Learn more and apply at: GetCommunityHealth.org