Pediatrics Physician
Company: RecruitWell
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Associate Chief Medical Officer - Santa Cruz County, CA Position
Type: Full-time, Outpatient Leadership EMR: Greenway Intergy
Spanish: Strongly preferred Role Overview A mission-driven FQHC in
Santa Cruz County is seeking an Associate Chief Medical Officer
(ACMO) to support clinical leadership across 11 primary care
clinics. The ACMO will maintain a small outpatient patient panel
while actively contributing to quality improvement, provider
support, and operational leadership. This role is ideal for a
physician with leadership potential , experience in quality
initiatives , and comfort working across Family Medicine,
Pediatrics, and Women's Health teams. Key Responsibilities Provide
clinical leadership and support across departments Assist the CMO
with system-wide medical and administrative duties Contribute to
the monthly CMO report for the Board of Directors Participate in
provider recruitment and retention Supervise or assist with the
peer review committee Support COO and clinic managers to optimize
patient flow Train providers/staff and help coordinate in-service
education Attend leadership, QA/QI, administrative, and management
meetings Collaborate with senior leadership to implement programs
improving primary care Assist in developing clinical quality
measures Maintain professional licenses, CPR certification, and CA
driver's license Foster a culture of excellent communication,
empathy, and patient-centered care Uphold organizational mission
and values Visa candidates cannot be sponsored. Compensation &
Benefits Salary: $316,511.09 - $342,601.78 (DOE & FTE)
Sign-on/Retention Bonus: Up to $30,000 50% at hire, 25% after year
1, 25% after year 2 Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance 19 PTO days 12 paid
holidays 401(k) with employer contribution CME allowance
Reimbursement of state license fees Voluntary long-term disability
Eligible for California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Organization Established community health center with 11 clinics
and 400 employees Strong mission-driven culture and collaborative
environment Located near Monterey Bay , offering coastal living,
recreation, and cultural attractions
Keywords: RecruitWell, South San Francisco , Pediatrics Physician, Healthcare , Watsonville, California
