Chief Medical Officer - Rapid-Growth FQHC
11 days ago
Newark
Job Description Centermark Placements has been retained by Saint James Health to recruit a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) as the organization enters its next stage of growth and expansion across Newark and the surrounding communities. Founded in 2016, Saint James Health has rapidly grown from a single clinic into one of New Jersey’s leading Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), providing high-quality, affordable care to residents regardless of ability to pay. The organization delivers comprehensive services including primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, dental care, and chronic disease management, supported by programs in HIV treatment, health education, and prevention. Saint James Health also operates a 340B pharmacy program, mobile outreach clinics, school-based health services, and street medicine initiatives that extend care directly into the community. With several new sites and service expansions underway, this is an exciting time to join the organization and make a meaningful impact. Why Consider This Opportunity? The partnership between Saint James Health and RWJBarnabas Health signals a major leap forward for health equity and access across New Jersey—especially in historically underserved communities. This partnership isn’t just about combining resources—it’s about rethinking how healthcare is delivered in New Jersey. It’s bringing vital services closer to where people live, reducing friction in accessing care, and focusing on prevention and social determinants to improve long-term outcomes. For New Jerseyans, it means more equitable access, better coordination, and a more resilient health system rooted in community. Background Profile • Board-certified MD/DO with NJ license (or eligibility), ideally in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, • Proven clinical leadership experience, having led teams as a Medical Director, Site Lead, or equivalent, with the ability to align providers around shared goals and deliver measurable results., • Focused on quality and outcomes, you use data and structure to drive improvement in care delivery and patient experience., • Skilled at engaging and developing providers, you build trust, mentor effectively, and set clear expectations that raise performance., • You foster a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose, where physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants work together as equals in pursuit of exceptional care., • Operationally savvy and strategically minded, you think beyond medicine to improve workflows, systems, and organizational efficiency., • Deeply committed to mission-driven care, with experience in FQHCs, community health, or safety-net systems preferred—but shared values and passion for access to care matter most., • Experienced in serving complex or high-need populations, with exposure to HIV or infectious disease programs seen as a plus but not required., • Collaborative and approachable in your leadership style, fostering transparency and teamwork across departments., • Highly organized and execution-oriented, bringing strong project management skills to drive initiatives with healthcare leaders, providers, and staff—both internally and externally.