Chief Medical Officer
Western Sierra Medical Clinic
Position
- Title: Chief Medical Officer
- Organization: Western Sierra Medical Clinic
- Location: Sacramento/Lake Tahoe Area - Location Flexible; split time between remote/in-office
Overview
Our recruiting firm, Centermark Placements, has been retained by Western Sierra Medical Clinic to assist in recruiting the organization’s next Chief Medical Officer.
Contact
David Haasch
Managing Director
(208) 810-4423 (call/text)
david@centermarkplacements.com
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The Company
- Mission-driven, Federally Qualified health center with 30 providers and 15K total patients
- Five locations with a footprint that runs from the Northern Sacramento area to Lake Tahoe. Corporate Office is in Grass Valley, CA (1-hr North of downtown Sacramento
- Recent HRSA site with no findings / 100% compliance
- Patient satisfaction scores are consistently greater than 4.5 out of 5 every quarter
- Financially stable organization that is positioned acquisitions
- Diverse mix of service lines include family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, women’s health, urgent care, dental, pharmacy, addition management, behavioral health, chiropractic, podiatry, teen care, nutrition, and chronic care management. Looking to expand into geriatrics and acupuncture
- Organization will have market share for OB/GYN within the next three years
- Positioned to be the sole provider of street medicine at a large “tent city” near their Auburn site (outside of Sacramento)
Benefits and Features
- Visible, C-Level role reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer
- Competitive compensation and benefits including paid relocation
- 80/20 clinic to admin ratio will allow you to focus the majority of your time on strategic leadership and administration while still maintaining your clinical skills
- Opportunity build and implement a telehealth program with the support of the organization's Chief Information Officer; organization currently sees 100% of patients in-person
- Tremendous opportunity to be a part of the organization's continued growth, expansion, and service line development
- Partner with a visionary Chief Executive Officer with a background in transformational leadership. Believes in empowering the leadership team with the tools and resources necessary to be successful. Fosters an environment of trust, mutual respect, and transparency
- Under the leadership of the new CEO, the health center has gone from an underperforming organization to one that is known for high quality, patient centered care. Patient satisfaction scores have significantly improved and are now consistently greater than 4.5 out of 5 every quarter!
- Deeply mission-driven organization that is dedicated to the patients and the community
- Stable provider group in good spirits/feels supported and valued. As CMO, you’ll take a lead role in continuing to strengthen provider/administration relationships through your knowledge of clinical workflows, excellent communication, and leadership skills
- Opportunity to collaborate with current CMO during your ramp-up period. He is stepping down from the position to focus on part-time patient care and will continue with the organization
- Partner with a talented and energetic Assistant Medical Director to support your efforts
- Strong referral partnerships with other organizations in the surrounding communities which you will have the opportunity to oversee
- Work for an organization with a robust MAT program (and the only one in the region). The organization is very conservative in its approach to prescribing opioids (only on a case-by-case basis and never in Urgent Care, for example)
Background Profile
- Prior experience working for a Federally Qualified Health Center is required
- 3+ years’ experience in a physician leadership role
- Board Certified – Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is preferred
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate both with internal teams and external partners
- MAT Waiver (or desire to obtain)
- Overall knowledge of medical office operations and process improvement
- Ability to take ownership for oversight of the quality assurance performance improvement plan, clinical risk management, and peer review
The Community
With five health centers spanning 4 counties, Western Sierra Medical Center has a wide footprint. Candidates considering the Chief Medical Officer role can split their time working a combination of remote/in-office and can potentially live in the greater Sacramento Area (near the Auburn location), Grass Valley (where most of the C-Suite team has offices), or even the King’s Beach location (Lake Tahoe).
The Grass Valley location, nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Foothills, is truly a “postcard” image. The area is bathed in a wondrous mix of cedar, pine, and an assortment of deciduous trees that burst forth a multitude of Fall colors as the cooler temperatures arrive. This circa 1800 Gold Rush era town offers a window into the past while providing the amenities of a small, revitalized downtown district.
The Auburn Clinic is 30 minutes North of downtown Sacramento and 30 minutes South of Grass Valley. The Sacramento region is known as the “Farm-to-Fork-Capital” with year-round farmer’s markets, plenty of nightlife, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and some of the more affordable living in California.
WSMC’s Gold Beach clinic is located on Lake Tahoe. Pick a season… any season… Lake Tahoe is the outdoor mecca of California. Celebrate summer in the Sierras with a hike to Emerald Bay State Park or make a splash at Pope Beach. Discover why Tahoe winters are legendary for skiing and holiday fun at the Heavenly Village and Ski Resort. If you want to avoid the high season crowds, visit Lake Tahoe in the spring to hit the slopes in sunglasses and a t-shirt, or come in the fall when the mountains are painted in autumn colors and hiking is at its best. Regardless of when you visit, there’s plenty of Lake Tahoe activities.
If you have children who are approaching college-age, the Sacramento region boasts UC Davis which is highly ranked in the nation and the world, according to influential university ranking publications like U.S. News & World Report.
Sports fans are just a couple of hours from the Bay Area where you can catch 49ers game. With easy access to the Bay Area, you can benefit its world class cultural amenities, dining, and recreation without having to pay the high cost of living!
Things to Do
Enjoy Wine Country
There are more than 200 wineries in the Sacramento Area! The diverse soil and terrain around Sacramento and the California Gold Country gives vintners a fertile ground to grow a wide array of wines.
Mountain Biking Mecca
The Sierra Nevada Foothills feature some of the best mountain biking in the world. Get your fix of pedaling or gravity shredding. From flowy singletrack with tacky dirt to big granite rock gardens to solve, there are endless options
Farmer’s Markets
The Sacramento region was named “America’s Farm-To-Fork Capital”. The region boasts hundreds of farmers markets – get your food from the source.
Cross Country Skiing
Downtown Sacramento Nightlife
Catch a Game
Hiking Galore
Grab your boots and hit the trails. The region is known for some of the most picturesque views with endless options to choose from.
Fly Fishing
Spend a lazy day on the Truckee River catching wild rainbow trout or simply sit at the water’s edge with a good book.
Ski Heavenly
Overlooking the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is one of the most unique snowsports destinations on the planet.
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