Assistant Chief Medical Officer | Texas | $350K Guaranteed | Physician-Led Organization | Strategic
Job Description What if your next leadership opportunity gave you the ability to shape clinical strategy, influence physician performance, and drive meaningful growth across an established urgent care network—all while maintaining a Monday–Friday workweek? \n Join a rapidly expanding, physician-led urgent care organization in Austin, Texas, as an Assistant Chief Medical Officer, where you'll play a key role in advancing clinical excellence, strengthening physician engagement, and supporting strategic growth across a large healthcare network. \n Working directly with the Chief Medical Officer and senior leadership team, you'll help guide clinical operations, improve patient outcomes, and develop the physician leadership structure needed to support continued expansion. \n This is an opportunity for an experienced physician leader who wants to move beyond individual practice management and make a broader impact on healthcare delivery, provider development, and organizational performance. What Your Practice Looks Like\n \n \n Full-time Assistant Chief Medical Officer opportunity based in Austin, Texas \n \n No weekend schedule requirements \n \n Report directly to the Chief Medical Officer of the Urgent Care Service Line \n \n Support clinical strategy, quality initiatives, and operational performance across an expanding urgent care network \n \n Serve as a key physician resource for provider quality, patient safety, occupational medicine, and clinical performance \n \n Develop and strengthen a network of physician leaders to support clinical initiatives and organizational growth \n \n Guide strategic and operational initiatives involving quality improvement, government programs, and electronic medical records (EMR) \n \n Provide physician leadership and consultation on clinical operations, provider outcomes, and emerging medical technologies \n \n Collaborate with senior executives and leadership teams across clinical services, physician services, information technology, and healthcare operations \n \n Represent executive leadership at designated meetings and communicate organizational strategy and priorities \n \n Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to support continued growth \n \n Identify performance trends, operational challenges, and business opportunities while implementing appropriate action plans \n \n Support the development of occupational medicine programs, including physician training, evidence-based protocols, and regulatory compliance \n \n Partner with occupational health leadership to strengthen clinical standards and training for Medical Directors and physicians \n \n Oversee timely preparation and submission of required operational and financial reporting \n \n Support business continuity planning for weather events, staffing shortages, resource limitations, and other operational disruptions \n \n Monitor changes in healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and applicable federal and state requirements \n \n Build strategic relationships and external partnerships that support organizational objectives \n \n Strengthen physician recruitment, development, engagement, and retention \n \n Promote a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and integrity \n Why Physicians Choose This Opportunity\n \n \n Executive-level physician leadership opportunity within an established healthcare organization \n \n Ability to influence clinical strategy and quality initiatives across a large urgent care network \n \n No weekend schedule requirements \n \n Direct collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and senior executive leadership \n \n Opportunity to develop and mentor physician leaders \n \n Meaningful involvement in organizational growth and strategic planning \n \n Ability to improve provider engagement, retention, and clinical performance \n \n Leadership role spanning urgent care operations, occupational medicine, and patient safety \n \n Opportunity to drive improvements in patient experience, clinical quality, and operational efficiency \n \n Access to an established healthcare infrastructure with cross-functional leadership support \n \n Physician-led organizational culture focused on high-quality, accessible patient care \n \n Opportunity to live and work in Austin, Texas \n Compensation & Benefits\n \n \n Compensation details to be discussed during the recruitment process \n \n Full-time executive physician leadership position \n \n No weekend schedule requirements \n \n Established administrative and operational support \n \n Opportunity for continued executive leadership development \n Requirements\n \n \n MD/DO \n \n Active medical license \n \n Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience \n \n MBA or equivalent years of experience in urgent care, medical group, ambulatory care, or hospital management required \n \n Previous experience as a Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, or similar physician leadership position within a complex healthcare organization or urgent care setting preferred \n \n At least 5 years of experience providing medical oversight of an occupational medicine program preferred \n \n Strong understanding of clinical quality, patient safety, provider performance, and healthcare operations \n \n Demonstrated ability to lead physician teams and develop high-performing clinical organizations \n \n Experience supporting strategic planning, operational improvement, and organizational growth \n \n Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams \n \n Understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance requirements, and clinical quality standards \n \n Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational leadership skills \n \n Ability to identify operational challenges, evaluate performance trends, and implement effective solutions \n \n Commitment to physician engagement, clinical excellence, and high-quality patient care \n Why Austin, Texas?\n Austin offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity, outdoor recreation, and quality of life. Known for its thriving business community, live music scene, and welcoming atmosphere, the city continues to attract professionals and families from across the country. \n With approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, residents can enjoy outdoor activities throughout much of the year. From boating and paddleboarding on nearby lakes to hiking and biking through the Texas Hill Country, Austin offers plenty of opportunities to stay active outside of work. \n The city also features a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment, arts and cultural events, year-round festivals, and diverse neighborhoods ranging from downtown living to quieter communities near the lakes and surrounding hills. \n With a growing healthcare industry, strong business environment, and opportunities for both professional and personal growth, Austin is an attractive place to build a rewarding career. \n If you're an experienced physician leader looking to expand your influence beyond the clinical setting, this Assistant Chief Medical Officer opportunity offers the chance to shape healthcare strategy, strengthen physician teams, and make a lasting impact across a growing urgent care organization. \n Lead beyond the exam room. Shape clinical strategy, develop physician leaders, and help drive the future of urgent care through meaningful executive leadership.
