Chief Executive Officer - FQHC

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana
Organization: Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. (OMC)
Search Partner:
Riam Recruiting – Retained Executive Search

Outpatient Medical Center has retained Riam Recruiting
, a healthcare-focused executive search firm, to identify its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The CEO serves as the Board of Directors' sole employee and is responsible for the organization's overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a respected FQHC with a strong community presence and to shape its future growth, impact, and sustainability.

Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality outpatient care to medically underserved communities across Louisiana.

Established in 1977, OMC provides comprehensive services including primary medical care, dental services, behavioral health, preventative care, and chronic disease management
, supported by a Sliding Fee Discount Program.

OMC is deeply committed to improving community health outcomes, advancing health equity, and ensuring access to care regardless of ability to pay.

The CEO is responsible for:

• Executing the strategic vision and priorities set by the Board of Directors

• Ensuring compliance with all HRSA, FQHC, federal, and state regulations

• Leading clinical, operational, financial, and administrative functions

• Driving measurable improvements in access to care, quality outcomes, and organizational performance

This is a hands-on executive leadership role requiring deep experience in FQHC operations and a strong commitment to community health.

• Partner closely with the Board to implement and achieve the organization’s strategic health plan

• Provide transparent, data-driven reporting to the Board

• Uphold organizational bylaws, policies, and governance best practices

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all service lines

• Ensure financial sustainability through strong budgeting, revenue cycle oversight, and grant management

• Optimize operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of care

• Ensure full compliance with HRSA Section 330 requirements and all applicable regulations

• Maintain FQHC designation and readiness for audits and site visits

• Lead, mentor, and retain a high-performing executive and management team

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence

• Serve as the primary external ambassador for OMC

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, healthcare partners, and stakeholders

• Advocate for underserved populations and community health needs

• Minimum of 2 years as CEO of an FQHC
  OR
  10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience
  , including COO-level responsibility, within an FQHC

• Demonstrated success in improving
  clinical services, compliance, and organizational performance

• Strong financial and operational leadership experience

• Proven ability to lead complex, mission-driven healthcare organizations

• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills

Compensation is competitive
, aligned with Louisiana FQHC market standards
, and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Employee discounts

This search is being conducted exclusively by Riam Recruiting
.

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