Chief Medical Executive

Join Primary Health Care (PHC) as our Chief Medical Executive!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? This is your chance to help us create a brighter future for our community!

Founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen, PHC's mission has always been to deliver healthcare and supportive services to everyone—irrespective of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. With locations in Ames, Des Moines, and Marshalltown, we cater to diverse community needs.

As an experienced and visionary medical professional, your role as Chief Medical Executive will be pivotal in overseeing and leading our clinical operations. You will also provide direct care to our patients, collaborating closely with our healthcare teams, including behavioral health and pharmacy, to ensure comprehensive medical oversight. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing clinical policies, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, and enhancing the quality of care delivered.

Furthermore, you will play a vital role in building and maintaining strong relationships with local healthcare providers and community partners. Mentorship of staff and collaboration with the executive team to devise strategies aimed at improving patient outcomes and access to care will also be a part of your responsibilities.

To thrive in this role, you should possess a medical degree from an accredited institution, an active medical license in Iowa, and board certification in a relevant specialty. We are looking for candidates with proven leadership experience in clinical settings, strong clinical expertise, and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Most importantly, a deep commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable populations is essential.

At PHC, we offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment. If you are a passionate medical leader eager to enhance the health and wellbeing of our community, we invite you to apply for this incredible opportunity.

We take care of our people! Our benefits package includes :

Generous PTO accrual plus paid holidays

License / certification fee reimbursement

Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement program

401k with company match

Medical insurance with PHC covering, on average, 80% of medical premiums for various plan types

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending & health savings accounts

Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Discover more about our offerings at PHC by checking our benefits summary!

Become a part of the PHC Community today!