Job Description

Chief Medical Officer

Department: Administrative

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Effective Date: October 20, 2025

Status: Exempt

Mission

"Memphis Health Center, Inc. mission is to provide safe, quality, affordable, and effective comprehensive healthcare services to the citizens of Fayette and Shelby Counties."

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Medical Officer works as part of the clinical team and is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing/supervising all aspects of the clinical program of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Devote 50% of his/her time to direct patient care and 50% to administrative duties.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of all clinical services across all locations.
• Supervise and evaluate physicians, mid-level providers, and other assigned staff. Confers with the Human Resources Director in the selection, promotion, discipline, and discharge of clinical staff.
• Meet regularly with clinical staff to receive input and share information; serves as liaison between the clinical staff and CEO.
• Plan, organize, and direct Clinical Programs and implement specific action steps toward achieving organizational goals and meeting accreditation standards.
• Implement clinical components of any Program Guidance publications from the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Lead the Performance Improvement Committee and Quality Assurance Committee.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to provide direction, develop plans, and create programs with related budgets.
• Represent the organization to the community; serve as liaison and coordinate care with other community providers.
• Ensure corporate compliance with industry standards and accreditation agencies.
• Demonstrate awareness of age-specific, cultural, and spiritual practices of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Understand the functional status and physical needs of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Understand and fulfill specific duties/responsibilities as outlined in the individual contract.
• Perform other necessary duties as required by the Center to meet the goals of providing primary health care.

EVALUATION:

• The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and carried out by the CEO.
• The evaluation will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.
• A formal evaluation will normally be performed annually but may be initiated at other times by the CEO.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Medicine degree.
• Completion of an approved residency program; Board Certification preferred.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Tennessee.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience (both inpatient and outpatient) and three (3) years of relevant administrative experience.
• Experience working with indigent, minority, and rural populations preferred.

Memphis Health Center Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer