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Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Smith Arnold Partners
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/14/2026 CLOSED ON 8/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) position at Smith Arnold Partners?

Are you an experienced physician leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to provide patient care? We are seeking a Board-Certified Chief Medical Officer to join our dynamic leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity to help shape the future of patient care in a mission-driven community health setting with minimal bureaucracy, an exceptional leadership team, and an organization committed to delivering high-quality healthcare.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Waterbury, CT

Salary: $270,000 - $378,000 Bonus Potential

Position Highlights

  • Competitive salary of $270,000 - $380,000
  • Potential performance bonus after 6 months and annually thereafter
  • Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • No evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
  • 32-40 hour work week
  • Approximately 60% administrative / 40% clinical
  • Clinical schedule includes 1 full day and 2 half days per week
  • Average of 15 patients per day with approximately a 20% no-show rate
  • Utilize eClinicalWorks EMR
  • Local candidates preferred
  • Position expected to be filled within 6-8 weeks

Responsibilities for Chief Medical Officer

  • Provide executive clinical leadership across multiple service lines
  • Oversee quality improvement initiatives and clinical operations
  • Provide oversight of infection prevention and infection control programs
  • Partner with leadership on provider staffing, recruitment, and retention
  • Ensure compliance with HRSA regulations and UDS reporting requirements
  • Represent the organization within the Community Health Center of Connecticut trade association and other community partnerships
  • Support Adult Medicine, Women's Health, and Pediatrics
  • Continue direct patient care while mentoring and supporting clinical staff

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to truly make a difference. You'll join a collaborative, mission-focused organization where physicians are empowered to provide exceptional patient care without excessive administrative barriers. Leadership values innovation, teamwork, and patient outcomes, allowing you to have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of the organization while maintaining clinical practice.

Outstanding Benefits

  • Health insurance effective the first of the month
  • Aetna medical plans with approximately 90% employer-paid premiums
  • Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
  • Vision insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • CME allowance of $2,500 annually plus one week of CME time
  • High HPSA score offering excellent student loan repayment opportunities
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 4 weeks of vacation to start
  • 6 sick days
  • 4 personal days
  • Bonus potential after six months and annually thereafter

Qualifications for Chief Medical Officer

  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Minimum of 5 years of physician leadership experience
  • Prior FQHC experience strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of HRSA regulations and UDS reporting
  • MBA or advanced leadership degree is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated success leading providers, improving quality, and driving clinical excellence

Pay: $270,000.00 - $380,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $270,000 - $378,000

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