Administration-Management Multi Specialty Group job located in Tennessee

• Maintain a limited clinical practice
• Build and maintain strong rapport with physicians and APPs
• Champion the use of technology to improve workflows

Chief Medical Officer Opportunity

Confidential Medical Group | Knoxville, Tennessee

Lead Clinical Excellence. Shape the Future of Independent Medicine.

The Confidential Medical Group, one of Tennessee’s largest physician-owned and physician-governed medical organizations, seeks a strategic and collaborative Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to guide clinical excellence, strengthen physician engagement, and help shape the future of high-value, patient-centered care across East Tennessee.

This is a rare opportunity to lead within a thriving, independent medical group that combines scale, innovation, and physician autonomy.

About the Medical Group

• 500+ providers
• 90+ practice locations
• 23 counties served
• 435,000+ patients
• One of the largest independent medical groups in the Southeast

The Group delivers comprehensive primary and specialty care, diagnostic services, urgent care, laboratory, imaging, and ancillary support across a robust ambulatory platform. The organization is recognized for its commitment to quality, accessibility, and value-based care — while preserving the clinical voice of its physicians.

Mission: Deliver compassionate, high-quality healthcare with value and service at the forefront.

The Opportunity

The Chief Medical Officer serves as the senior clinical executive and strategic partner to the CEO and Board. The CMO will champion clinical quality, physician alignment, operational excellence, and evidence-based care across a multi-specialty platform.

This leader will help ensure Summit remains a premier independent medical group while navigating the evolving healthcare landscape.

Key Areas of Leadership

Clinical Strategy & Quality

• Drive system-wide clinical quality initiatives and patient safety standards
• Champion evidence-based practice and performance improvement
• Lead quality committees and clinical governance structures
• Advance population health and value-based care strategies

Physician Engagement & Culture

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and trust
• Strengthen physician leadership development
• Address burnout and enhance provider satisfaction
• Align clinical performance with organizational goals

Operational & Strategic Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives and service line strategy
• Support payer relationships and value-based contracting efforts
• Align clinical operations across multiple specialties and locations
• Integrate technology and innovation into clinical workflows

Clinical Presence

• Maintain limited clinical practice to ensure credibility and frontline engagement

The Ideal Candidate

• MD or DO (Board Certified), Tennessee licensure or eligible
• 10+ years of clinical experience; 5+ years in progressive physician leadership
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement and multi-site operations
• Experience in value-based care, population health, and physician alignment
• Collaborative, mission-driven, and operationally astute leader

This individual will combine clinical credibility, strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and disciplined execution.

Why THIS independent Medical Group?

• Physician-led governance model
• Scale with independence
• Strong market reputation and community trust
• Financially stable and growth-oriented organization
• Meaningful opportunity to shape long-term strategy

Why Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville offers an exceptional quality of life with:

• No state income tax
• Affordable cost of living
• Vibrant downtown and university presence
• Access to the Great Smoky Mountains
• Strong regional healthcare infrastructure

A compelling blend of professional impact and personal lifestyle.

Confidential Inquiries Welcome

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