Chief Medical Officer – Virginia Department of Corrections Richmond, VA Full-Time NEW

Lead Healthcare Transformation at a System Level

The Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a visionary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead and advance healthcare delivery across one of the largest correctional systems in the nation.

This is more than a clinical leadership role, it is an opportunity to shape public health outcomes, influence policy, and drive system-wide clinical excellence for a diverse and often underserved population. You will oversee 36 facilities across three regions, providing leadership and oversight for approximately 3 Regional Medical Directors, 25 Physicians, and 29 Nurse Practitioners.

Position Overview

The Chief Medical Officer serves as the senior clinical leader for the agency, providing strategic direction, oversight, and innovation across all medical services. You will partner with executive leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective care across multiple facilities, while advancing initiatives in population health, behavioral health integration, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and clinical oversight for statewide healthcare operations
• Establish and maintain clinical standards, policies, and protocols
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across all facilities
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, compliance, and healthcare innovation
• Oversee and mentor a multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements
• Drive initiatives focused on population health, chronic disease management, and behavioral health integration
• Serve as a key advisor on clinical and public health matters

Why This Role Matters

• Influence care for a large, high-need patient population
• Drive meaningful change in public health and health equity
• Operate at the intersection of clinical medicine, leadership, and policy
• Lead transformation into a complex, mission-driven healthcare environment

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board Certification in a recognized specialty
• Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain in Virginia)
• Progressive leadership experience (e.g., Medical Director, Associate CMO, CMO)
• Demonstrated success in healthcare operations, quality improvement, and clinical leadership

Preferred:

• Experience in correctional healthcare, public health, or large integrated systems
• Strong background in population health or behavioral health
• Experience leading multi-site or statewide healthcare operations

What We’re Looking For

• A strategic thinker who can lead at both the executive and clinical levels
• A mission-driven physician leader passionate about serving underserved populations
• A leader who can balance clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across diverse stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package (Commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, paid leave)
• Opportunity for state-level leadership and long-term impact

Join Us

If you are a physician leader ready to make a statewide impact on healthcare delivery and public health, we invite you to apply and lead with purpose.

Apply Today

Chief Medical Officer

If you have questions about this position, please contact Linwood A. Carter, 804-385-1123, [email protected]

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