Chief Medical Officer

Washington DC Hybrid $300K- $320K Washington Post Top Workplace

Are you ready to champion compassionate high-quality care for every patient As Chief Medical Officer youll lead with purpose at an impactful and thriving community health center by providing access to integrated primary care ensuring high quality outcomes and supporting a culture of team-based care. Youll mentor and support clinical teams while continuing to provide direct care that reflects our commitment to the communities we serve.

Our Approach and Values:

• We celebrate peoples strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on peoples lives.
• We embrace diversity welcome all voices and treat everyone with respect and compassion.
• We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable.
• We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do

What Youll Do

• Provide clinical leadership for change management such as integrated health care telehealth clinically integrated network partnership with CEO and Vice President of Health Services
• Provide clinical leadership in developing priorities new programs and program enhancement for Health Services using the strategic plan mission and evidenced based care as a guide.
• Lead the development of the Quality Improvement (QI) policy and annual workplan CHR oversee its implementation and report to the Quality Improvement Committee of the Board of Directors
• Be the clinical lead on risk management and compliance with the Federal Torts Claim Act
• Oversee the 340b pharmacy program which includes an inhouse pharmacy managed by a vendor
• Oversee the midwifery practice which includes deliveries at the only free-standing birth center in DC and Washington Hospital Center
• Provide direct medical care to patients following approved guidelines. Approximately 1 1.5 days per week

Must-Haves

• MD/DO/NP license required; Board Certification required.
• Current DC license to practice and CDS license required. Any providers who are licensed in Maryland who provide a copy of their license and MD CDS to Talent Management are also eligible for MD licensure reimbursement.
• Current DEA license required.
• Minimum five years experience with supervising staff required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and experience working as part of a team in a high paced environment required.
• Experience working in primary care required. Minimum five years experience practicing in community health or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• The position requires some flexible hours including a monthly evening meeting and an evening or Saturday as required for clinical coverage.
• Proof of vaccinations is required. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason subject to applicable law.
• In relation to remote work versus on-site expectations this position is classified as the following: Hybrid: Remote work and on-site work requirements are generally split roughly 50/50. Please note that remote work designations are subject to change or fluctuate at any point in time and the supervisor may require in person learning for a specific amount of time after hire.

Nice-To-Haves

• Specialization in family medicine strongly preferred.
• Prenatal practice within scope strongly preferred.

Why Youll Love Working Here!

At COH we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits:

• 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner
• 8-hour workdays that include paid lunch
• 3 weeks vacation (additional week after two years) 2 weeks sick leave 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday on an annual basis.
• Annual performance-based raises up to 5% of your annual pay
• Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP) Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding
• Medical dental vision life & disability insurance 403(b) retirement
• Leadership development internal promotions and career growth opportunities
• A culture grounded in equity compassion and well-being

About Us

Community of Hope is a mission-driven innovative stable nonprofit and a Federally Qualified Health Center. We serve about 20000 people a year throughout the District of Columbia. For over 45 years we have provided comprehensive health care housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness and community support services to make Washington DC more equitable. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health with a midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. We are honored to be one of DCs largest providers of housing and homelessness prevention services for families and individuals throughout DC. Through our Family Success Center our WIC nutrition centers and our various partnerships we have reached hundreds and believe that everyone in DC deserves to be healthy housed and hopeful.

With the help of our amazing staff we have successfully provided in 2025:

50000 medical visits

6300 dental visits

17000 emotional wellness visits

1384 families and 220 individuals with housing/homelessness prevention services

Ready to bring hope and health to our DC community Apply today!

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Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.