Chief Medical Officer

Gracelight Community Health (Gracelight) is a mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to underserved communities across Los Angeles. As we enter an exciting phase of growth—including expansion of clinical services and the launch of an ACGME-accredited residency program—we are seeking a dynamic, visionary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead our clinical strategy and ensure excellence across our five health center sites.

The CMO will serve as a key executive leader, advancing quality, safety, and innovation while also maintaining a direct connection to patient care. This is a unique opportunity for a physician leader who is passionate about equity, education, and community impact to shape the future of healthcare delivery in Los Angeles.

Summary

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and the senior clinical strategist. As the organization enters a period of growth, the CMO plays a central role in expanding clinical services, strengthening quality and safety, and partnering with other executives to scale operational excellence across all health center sites. The CMO leads the development and execution of Gracelight’s clinical vision, ensuring alignment with its mission to provide high-quality, community-centered care that addresses health disparities and improves outcomes.

The CMO also supports the launch and integration of Gracelight’s ACGME-accredited residency program. This includes building academic partnerships, supporting faculty development, and ensuring the training environment reflects best practices in care, equity, and professional growth. To maintain a strong connection to frontline care, the CMO maintains a clinical practice one day per week (20% time). Through collaborative leadership, the CMO drives innovation, fosters provider engagement, and advances organizational priorities with a commitment to service, equity, and excellence. Essential duties and responsibilities of the CMO include:

1. Develops and implements systems that ensure high-quality care, patient safety, and adherence to evidence-based clinical standards.
2. Leads the development and execution of Gracelight’s clinical strategy in alignment with organizational growth and operational goals.
3. Oversees the provision of all clinical services, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, OB/GYN, dental, and vision services.
4. Ensures organizational compliance with HRSA requirements, including OSV readiness, HIPAA regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
5. Oversees all quality improvement and assurance activities, including peer review, clinical audits, performance benchmarks, and board-level reporting.
6. Reviews, develops, and enforces clinical policies, protocols, and procedures; submits clinical policies for board approval.
7. Reviews patient grievances and leads efforts to resolve quality-of-care concerns; participates in incident reporting and risk mitigation
8. Recruits, hires, and orients new medical providers in coordination with Human Resources and other leadership.
9. Provides ongoing supervision, support, and coaching to clinical providers; establishes standards for professional conduct, attendance, and productivity.
10. Ensures provider performance evaluations are completed regularly and addresses performance issues as needed.
11. Works closely with the executive team and other leaders to implement systems that improve clinic operations, in