PHC is seeking a Chief Medical Officer!  

Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place. Let's make a difference! 

Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA.  Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.  

Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, services for people experiencing homelessness, and pharmacy. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, & Marshalltown. 

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for organizational strategy and for ensuring consistent achievement of PHC's mission and financial objectives. The CMO develops, implements, and evaluates the medical and behavioral health practice delivery models in accordance with the goals of PHC, sharing in the administrative functions that directly impact care services and collaborating with the management team in overall planning and budget activities. The CMO oversees the delivery of high-quality services to all patients by supporting and participating in the performance improvement program and assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of the CEO and COO. The CMO demonstrates PHC's iCare values in daily work. 

The Chief Medical Officer is a full-time position, with time split between administrative responsibilities and providing direct patient care in the clinics. 

Requirements of the position include a current M.D. or D.O. license with the ability to practice in the state of Iowa, excellent leadership skills, experience working with grant-funded programs, and a strategic mindset.  Experience in Federally Qualified Health Center operations preferred.  

For more information, or to submit your resume please reach out to Jenny Brown, PHC’s Director of HR via email at jbrown1@phcinc.net, or by phone at (5150 248-1447. 

We Take Care of Our People

PHC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous PTO accrual plus paid holidays

• License/certification fee reimbursement

• Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement program

• 401k with company match

• Medical insurance - PHC Pays, on average, 80% of medical premiums for all plan types (employee, employee family, etc.)

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life & disability insurance

• Flexible spending & health savings accounts

• Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance

• Discounts on pet insurance

Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.

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