Interim Chief Medical Officer

Join a Kansas hospital as their next Interim Chief Medical Officer!

The Position

An Interim Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is needed to provide clinical and administrative leadership across a multi-hospital healthcare system, supporting medical staff engagement, quality initiatives, and the delivery of safe, effective patient care across a diverse hospital portfolio.

The Interim CMO will partner with medical staff and physician leaders across a network of more than 70 employed providers, strengthening communication, collaboration, and alignment between employed and independent physicians.

Lead and strengthen the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) and Peer Review processes, ensuring effective physician engagement, consistent clinical oversight, and meaningful follow-through on performance improvement opportunities.

The Interim CMO will drive improvements in quality, clinical outcomes, and patient care by evaluating performance variances, identifying opportunities for improvement, and balancing clinical priorities with operational and financial sustainability.

Ideal candidates will bring a strong clinical background, ideally in Emergency Medicine or Acute Care, with experience in medical staff leadership, peer review, provider recruitment, and relationship-building; a genuine, professional, and approachable leadership style with excellent communication and listening skills is essential.

Must be available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Requirements

MD/DO is required.

Active KS medical license and/or ability to obtain is required.

Compensation Details

Compensation Range: $350,000 to $360,000 annually.

The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.

The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.

The Community

Garden City offers a welcoming small?city lifestyle with regional cultural events, a vibrant downtown, and community pride.

Close access to outdoor recreation, including parks, hiking, and nearby state attractions.

A family?friendly environment with quality schools and community programs.

A lower cost of living compared to metropolitan areas while still providing healthcare, retail, and dining amenities.

Central location for exploring western Kansas landscapes and neighboring communities.

Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith

Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.

Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.

As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.

Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.

Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.

B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of “Doing the Right Thing.”

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

Kayla Hartke

Senior Executive Recruiter

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