Associate Chief Medical Officer, AHN

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn't just welcomed it's nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don't just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it's a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Associate Chief Medical Officer (AHN) serves as the medical lead for the Medicare line of business, providing strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and infrastructure development to advance AltaMed Health Network's mission and vision. This role drives value-based, patient-centered care by developing innovative strategies, policies, and processes, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include supporting the organization in obtaining its Medicare Restricted Knox Keene license, leading medical services functions, building strong relationships with hospitals, providers, and delegated groups, and monitoring population health, provider performance, and member satisfaction to improve quality outcomes and cost-effectiveness across the AHN delivery system continuum.

Minimum Requirements

• A medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution is required.
• Board certification in a clinical specialty is required.
• A physician with an active unrestricted CA license to practice medicine by the Medical Board of California is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of IPA and / or Health Plan experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of managed Medicare experience required.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$252,861.44 - $316,076.80 annually

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.