Chief Medical Officer (Springfield)

Company: Advocates For A Healthy Community Inc.
Location: Springfield
Posted on: March 11, 2026

Job Description:

Description: Chief Medical Officer Please note: this role is 50% administration time, 50% clinical care time. About Jordan Valley Community Health Center: Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare. Job Summary: The Chief Medical Officer oversees and directs the medical services at Jordan Valley as outlined in the policies and procedures created by the Executive Director, Executive Vice Presidents and in accordance with State, Federal, and local requirements. They will have direct oversight of the medical directors of each department and is intimately involved in operations that affect clinical care as well as growth strategies to expand the care provided. Key Responsibilities: - Devote time and attention to performing the duties of a Physician and Medical/Operational Director. This will likely be a 50% split of time and responsibilities but may need to be adjusted as certain projects/needs arise. - Facilitate communication between clinical and operational leadership. One of the primary purposes of this role is to help clinical staff understand operational protocols/practices and guide them to learn what they can do in their role to influence/support those protocols/practices. The opposite of this is true as well. This role will need to help operational staff understand clinical protocols/practices and help guide them to work with and support clinical staff to provide the best care possible to our patients. - Recommend to the President/CEO and COO programmatic direction, clinical staffing needs, and equipment/supply needs of the clinic - Support, consult, and lead key programmatic change in the clinical arena as approved by the President/CEO, COO, or Board of Directors. - Assist in the recruitment of qualified physicians and additional staff to reach to goals of JVCHC. Ensure that this is a priority for Medical Directors to assist in your absence or based on your direction. - Assure after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage by establishing a rotating call schedule, within reasonable limits, as agreed by the COO or President/CEO. - Be responsible for the dispensing of controlled substances: administering handling, inventory, and record-keeping in accordance with the clinic’s Controlled Medication Policy - Develop and maintain written job performance evaluations for the medical personnel and medical directors. - Oversee and support the nursing care of clinical programs at JVCHC. Portions of this may need to be directed to Medical Directors but ultimately responsibility lies with this position. - Advise on medical information systems needs; investigate, develop, and recommend, options. - Implement grant activities and ensure the clinical goals are attained Benefits Overview: - Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc. - Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages. - Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses. - Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network. - Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment. - Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention. - Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife. - Pay on Demand Available Holidays: - Nine paid holidays per year. Health Requirements: All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Requirements: Required Qualifications: - Graduate of an accredited medical school and completed at least a three-year residency in a primary or specialty related field. - Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience managing major clinical activities in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other medical facility. - State license to practice medicine, including prescriptive privileges. - Current Missouri license to practice medicine. - Current DEA number. - Must be fully eligible to participate in federal, state, and private insurance plans. - BLS or ACLS Certificate must be obtained within 90 days of hire. PIe9577352a11e-38003-34850861

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