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Chief Medical OfficerThundermist Health Center • Providence, RI, United States
Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer

Thundermist Health Center • Providence, RI, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.

Job Description

Job Title : Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Department : Medical

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Grade : P

Version Date : September 3, 2025

General Responsibilities :

The Chief Medical Officer is the senior clinical leader at Thundermist Health Center, responsible for overseeing and guiding the delivery of high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services across all Thundermist Health Center sites and programs. As a member of the executive team, the CMO plays a critical role in strategic planning, clinical quality improvement, provider retention, recruitment and performance, risk management and population health. The CMO interacts regularly with the Board of Directors and serves as a liaison between the health center and the wider health professional community.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

  • Licensed MD, DO or NP in good standing in Rhode Island

If MD or DO, Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Obstetrics / Gynecology

  • At least five years of clinical leadership experience
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Community Health Center experience
  • Master of Public Health (MPH), Healthcare Administration or Business Administration
  • Skills, experience or credentials / certifications that demonstrate executive and strategic leadership capabilities
  • Significant Job Functions :

    Clinical Leadership and Strategy

  • Provide visible, day-to-day leadership for providers and teams, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, collaboration and excellence.
  • Serve as the lead architect of evidence-based clinical protocols, population health and health equity initiatives to address the health needs of the communities served.
  • Build and support an effective structure for site and department-based clinical leadership.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align clinical priorities with organizational goals and strategic plans.
  • Represent THC in external partnerships, networks and community-facing initiatives.
  • Quality Improvement (QI) and Compliance

  • Supervise clinical quality improvement efforts and serve as liaison to the board of directors' Quality Improvement committee.
  • Establish and achieve clinical QI goals for the organization, considering priorities from HRSA, Thundermist's value-based care relationships, and population health needs and priorities.
  • Through close partnership and indirect clinical oversight of Thundermist compliance and clinical risk management teams, ensure compliance with HRSA, NCQA-PCMH, ACGME, AACN and other state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.
  • Ensure provider engagement in development of strategies to measure and improve patient experience, including timely investigation and response to patient complaints.
  • Ensure continuous maintenance of FTCA deeming through submission of annual quality plan, and maintenance of processes to support the plan including provider peer review and clinical risk management process and documentation.
  • Operations and Staffing

  • Participate in organizational planning and budgeting efforts.
  • Oversee strategies for recruitment, credentialing, privileging, onboarding and retention of providers, including any performance incentive or bonus plans.
  • Participate in final determination of disciplinary actions and terminations of medical personnel with the Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Ensure timely and effective performance feedback and evaluation process for providers to ensure all providers meet or exceed clinical and productivity benchmarks.
  • Direct Patient Care & Clinical Practice

  • Provide at least one day per week of direct patient care.
  • Maintain timely, complete, and compliant medical documentation in accordance with organizational standards
  • Provide call coverage as required.
  • Participate in periodic clinical reviews, including federal program reviews; with the assistance of compliance staff, monitor compliance with such standards.
  • Physical Effort / Environment :

  • This is a hybrid position, allowing some portion of duties to be performed remotely.
  • While certain accommodations can be made, position requires some physical exertion and dexterity in performing certain medical procedures and rendering patient care. Transportation is needed to hospital and other patient care settings.
  • Work Schedule Demands :

  • Full time (40 hours, plus), to include weekly clinical hours and administrative hours
  • Communication Skills :

  • Exceptional oral and written skills needed.
  • Confidentiality of Information :

    The Chief Medical Officer shall maintain the confidentiality of all agency information, including business records, personnel matters, and any Protected Health Information (PHI), in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including HIPAA. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

    ADA & EEOC Statement :

    Thundermist is dedicated to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural differences. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Should you be interested in this position please reach out to our partners :

    Lauren Glaccum

    Email : lauren.glaccum@kornferry.com

    Tricia Lafond

    Email : tricia.lafond@kornferry.com

    Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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