Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Medical Director

Candidates with significant leadership experience and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) expertise may be considered for appointment as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Location: Great Falls, Montana
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $205,000–$235,000 annually, DOE/DOQ

Make a Difference at Alluvion Health

Alluvion Health is a growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and integrated healthcare throughout north-central Montana. Our team delivers medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and community-based services with a shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

We are seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as our Medical Director. This unique opportunity allows you to continue practicing medicine while providing strategic leadership for our medical division. Approximately 70% of your time will be dedicated to direct patient care, while 30% will focus on clinical leadership, quality improvement, provider support, and organizational strategy. This position provides oversight of our three medical clinic locations and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across three clinic locations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to advance organizational goals and improve patient outcomes.
• Partner with the Behavioral Health Director and Dental Director to promote integrated, whole-person care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and the development of evidence-based clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and FQHC regulatory requirements.
• Oversee provider credentialing, licensing, professional evaluations, and clinical standards.
• Provide leadership and support to the Clinical Director and Clinical Manager to ensure provider success and efficient clinic operations.
• Advise executive leadership on clinical workflows, capacity planning, and medical equipment needs.

Patient Care

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across designated clinic sites.
• Maintain an active patient panel while managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care in a collaborative environment.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, coding, and chart completion within the electronic health record (EHR).

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another primary care specialty.
• Eligible for unrestricted Montana medical licensure and DEA registration.
• Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience.
• Previous physician leadership experience, such as Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Department Chair, or similar leadership role.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
• Multi-site clinic leadership experience.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives and provider development.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Exempt
• Approximately 70% Direct Patient Care / 30% Administrative Leadership
• Monday–Friday

Why Join Alluvion Health

Alluvion Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive annual salary of $205,000–$235,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to be considered for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) role based on experience and FQHC leadership expertise
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment eligibility (for qualified providers)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 8% employer match contribution
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance, including company-paid life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and wellness leave
• Paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME leave
• DEA and professional licensure reimbursement
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Mission-driven work serving the health needs of north-central Montana

About Alluvion Health

Alluvion Health is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center committed to improving the health of our communities by providing accessible, integrated, and compassionate healthcare. We believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional people.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and making a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team.