Astrana Health · 23 hours ago
Regional CMO (Houston, TX)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expAstrana Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Regional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to serve as a senior physician executive responsible for regional oversight of care delivery and population health performance. The role involves providing clinical leadership, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.
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Responsibilities
Provide regional clinical leadership and oversight for Astrana Health’s care delivery, utilization management, and population health programs, ensuring quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the continuum of care
Partner closely with the Chief Medical Officer and executive leadership team to align regional clinical operations, care models, and physician engagement strategies with organizational goals and value-based performance objectives
Lead and execute region-wide initiatives to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experience, and optimize total cost of care
Oversee and guide care coordination, case management, and transitions of care across the region to promote continuity, reduce avoidable utilization, and improve outcomes for complex and high-risk populations
Direct and support disease management and population health programs, emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and effective chronic disease management
Leverage clinical data, quality metrics, and analytics to identify opportunities for performance improvement and implement strategies that drive measurable, sustainable results
Serve as a clinical leader, mentor, and trusted partner to physicians, advanced practice providers, and care teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement
Maintain a visible and engaged clinical presence within the region by interacting with patients and frontline teams, modeling excellence in care delivery and physician leadership
Ensure regional adherence to all clinical, regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements, supporting audits, surveys, and continuous readiness
Represent the region in enterprise-level clinical discussions and initiatives as assigned
Qualification
Required
MD or DO degree with an active, unrestricted medical license in good standing
Board certified in a relevant specialty
Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, with at least 5 years in physician leadership within managed care, value-based care, or healthcare system operations
Strong understanding of managed care principles, healthcare delivery systems, and regulatory requirements
Proven experience leading clinical strategy, quality improvement, and performance management initiatives at a regional or system level
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across disciplines
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex clinical and operational data and translate insights into actionable strategies
Ability to lead, inspire, and align physicians and care teams in a dynamic healthcare environment
Preferred
MBA, MHA, MPH, or other advanced degree
Experience with value-based care models, population health management, and risk-based contracting
Familiarity with healthcare technology platforms, clinical informatics, and data analytics tools
Company
Astrana Health
Leading physician-centric, technology-powered, risk-bearing healthcare mgmt. company delivering high quality care in a cost-effective manner
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$334.36MKey Investors
Network Medical ManagementFresenius Medical Care
2019-09-26Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2017-12-20Post Ipo Equity· $5.2M
2017-12-08IPO
Leadership Team
Brandon Sim
Chief Executive Officer & President
Sherry McBride
Chief Operating Officer, MSO
Recent News
2025-12-31
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