CMO
Chief Medical Officer – Community Health Leadership (Flexible Schedule)
Des Moines, IA | Flexible Schedule with Both Clinical and Leadership Responsibilities
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization in Des Moines, Iowa, as a visionary Chief Medical Officer. This is a unique opportunity to lead and inspire in a mission-driven environment committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations. With clinics in Ames, Des Moines, and Marshalltown, this organization offers a variety of services including family medicine, behavioral health, and more. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in community health, this role offers an ideal platform.
Position Overview
As the Chief Medical Officer, you will balance clinical practice with leadership duties—spending approximately two and a half days per week providing direct patient care. Your clinical schedule will include full days at one of the organization’s key locations and shared clinics, with some flexibility. Leadership responsibilities encompass overseeing medical and pharmacy departments, ensuring clinical quality, and mentoring the clinical staff. You will collaborate closely with the executive team to align the organization’s clinical vision and maintain high standards of care.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an MD or DO with an active Iowa medical license and board certification. You should have a proven track record of clinical and administrative leadership, along with exceptional communication and mentorship skills. A deep commitment to serving diverse and vulnerable populations is essential, as is the ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on engagement.
Next Steps
If you're ready to lead a respected community health organization and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to allow you to showcase your skills and passion for community health. Apply today to take the next step in your career journey.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $205k–$320k
- Median physician midpoint, nationwide
- $270,000
- 175 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in Iowa
- $263,000
- 3 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See physician salary by state →
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- Is this CMO position in Des Moines, Iowa still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
- What does this physician job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $205k–$320k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 175 current physician openings nationwide is $270,000.
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- How long does it take to get licensed in Iowa?
- To practice in Iowa you'll need an active Iowa medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through Iowa's specific licensing requirements and typical timelines as part of the placement process.
- What happens after I apply?
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 7/7/2026