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Location

Rio Grande Valley, TX (Hybrid with periodic on-site presence in McAllen, Edinburg, and Pharr)

Full Job Description

ADIRA Health is seeking a high-impact, execution-driven Fractional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead and scale our clinical platform across a growing network of primary care clinics.

This is not an advisory role—this is a hands-on leadership position responsible for building and standardizing a high-performing, value-based primary care model. You will work directly with the CEO and leadership team to drive clinical excellence, improve provider performance, and implement scalable systems that produce measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead clinical strategy aligned with organizational growth and value-based care initiatives
Develop, implement, and standardize clinical workflows, protocols, and care pathways
Oversee and mentor nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Establish provider performance expectations and accountability structures
Drive improvements in quality metrics (HEDIS, STARS, RAF accuracy)
Increase utilization of value-based services (AWV, CCM, TCM)
Support payer strategy, including securing and optimizing value-based contracts
Analyze KPIs and implement strategies to improve clinical and financial performance
Optimize EHR workflows, documentation templates, and reporting systems
Establish clinical governance processes, including provider meetings and case reviews
Ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical standards

Qualifications

MD or DO with active, unrestricted medical license (Texas preferred)
Minimum 5–7 years of clinical leadership experience (beyond direct patient care)
Proven experience developing and implementing clinical workflows and operational systems
Experience supervising nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Demonstrated track record of driving measurable clinical growth and performance
Experience with value-based care models, including Medicare Advantage
Experience securing or managing value-based contracts strongly preferred
Strong understanding of primary care operations (AWV, CCM, TCM, risk adjustment)
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment preferred

Compensation & Incentives

Competitive hourly rate: $185–$200 based on experience
Performance-based incentives may be available based on:
Quality metric improvement (HEDIS/STARS, RAF)
Growth in value-based revenue
Provider productivity and operational efficiency
Successful implementation of standardized workflows

Authority & Scope

Direct influence over clinical protocols, workflows, and provider performance
Involvement in provider hiring, onboarding, and performance management
Strategic input on clinical expansion and care model development

Ideal Candidate

Builder mindset with strong execution ability
Data-driven and outcomes-focused
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Hands-on leader who can align clinical and operational priorities

About ADIRA Health

ADIRA Health is a rapidly growing primary care organization in the Rio Grande Valley focused on delivering high-quality, accessible care through a modern, value-based model. We emphasize operational excellence, scalable systems, and provider performance to improve patient outcomes and drive sustainable growth.

Pay: $185.00 - $200.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in McAllen, TX 78504

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