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The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Optum Community Care Services (CCS) is the senior clinical executive responsible for shaping and executing the clinical vision and strategy across the CCS enterprise. As a key member of the leadership team, the CMO provides oversight of all clinical operations, quality improvement initiatives, and medical management programs to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care to Veterans through the VA Community Care Network (VACCN).
This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability, guiding multidisciplinary teams - including Medical Directors, behavioral health and dental leaders, and patient safety professionals - to achieve clinical excellence and meet contractual and regulatory requirements. The CMO serves as the principal clinical advisor to the CEO of CCS and collaborates with external and internal stakeholders, and external providers to advance whole-person care, value-based models, and innovative clinical solutions.
The CMO is responsible for ensuring that all clinical programs are aligned with Optum's mission to improve health outcomes and reduce costs while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, provider engagement, and regulatory compliance. This includes leading peer review processes, overseeing utilization management strategies, and driving continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making and performance monitoring.
As a visible and influential leader, the CMO fosters a culture of clinical integrity, collaboration, and accountability, while mentoring clinical staff and promoting professional development across the organization.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
This is a remote position with occasional travel.
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $278,000 to $417,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.