Chief Executive Officer

Buffalo Medical Group

Buffalo Medical Group (BMG) is seeking an accomplished, collaborative, and forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer to lead one of Western New York's most established and respected physician-owned and physician-led healthcare organizations. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and partnering closely with physician shareholders and organizational leaders, the CEO will have the unique opportunity to steward a proud legacy while positioning BMG for continued success in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

For the past 80 years, Buffalo Medical Group has remained committed to a physician-led model of care built on collaboration, clinical excellence, patient-centered service, and community commitment. As one of the largest independent multi-specialty physician groups in the region, BMG has successfully maintained its independence while many physician organizations have consolidated into larger health systems or private equity-backed entities.

The next CEO will lead an organization recognized for its comprehensive, multi-specialty approach to care, supported by an engaged group of physician owners, an experienced leadership team, and a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and service.

The Board is seeking a leader who respects the organization's history and values while bringing the business acumen, strategic perspective, and healthcare expertise necessary to navigate evolving reimbursement models, physician workforce challenges, technological advancement, operational complexity, and changing patient expectations.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing Buffalo Medical Group's strategic priorities, fostering physician engagement and alignment, and ensuring the organization remains well-positioned to thrive in an increasingly dynamic healthcare landscape.

Position Overview

The Chief Executive Officer serves as the senior executive leader of Buffalo Medical Group and is responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, operational performance, and financial sustainability of the organization. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO partners closely with physician shareholders, the Medical Director, and the executive leadership team to advance the organization's mission while preserving its physician-led culture and independence.

A defining characteristic of this role is the close partnership between the CEO and Medical Director. Together, they provide complementary leadership that aligns the organization's business and clinical priorities, ensuring strategic decisions support both organizational performance and the delivery of exceptional patient care.

While the CEO provides leadership in business operations, finance, strategy, and organizational management, the Medical Director provides clinical leadership and perspective. Working collaboratively with physician shareholders and the executive leadership team, they foster alignment, build consensus, strengthen physician engagement, and advance a shared vision for Buffalo Medical Group's future.

Organization Overview

Founded in 1946, Buffalo Medical Group was established by four visionary physicians who believed collaborative group practice would provide better care than the traditional solo practice model, BMG has remained committed to delivering high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered care for eight decades. Today, Buffalo Medical Group consists of approximately 200 providers representing a broad range of medical and surgical specialties across multiple locations throughout Western New York.

Buffalo Medical Group's integrated physician-led care model is a defining strength of the organization. By bringing together primary care physicians, specialists, advanced practice providers, and administrative leadership in a highly collaborative environment, BMG delivers coordinated, comprehensive care across a broad continuum of services. This integrated approach enhances the patient experience, strengthens clinical quality and operational performance, supports value-based care initiatives, and reinforces the organization's long-standing commitment to independent, physician-led healthcare.

Leadership Priorities & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Stewardship

The CEO will provide strategic leadership that balances preservation of Buffalo Medical Group's culture and independence with the innovation and adaptability necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute long-range strategic plans approved by the Board
• Position BMG for continued growth, sustainability, and competitiveness
• Evaluate emerging healthcare trends and their impact on the organization
• Drive organizational alignment around strategic priorities
• Preserve and strengthen BMG's mission, culture, and physician-led governance model

Physician Partnership & Governance

The CEO will foster strong relationships with physician shareholders and effectively navigate a collaborative governance structure built on transparency, trust, and shared decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with physician shareholders and the Board of Directors
• Build consensus around organizational priorities and key decisions
• Build a strong and meaningful relationship with the Medical Director to align clinical and business objectives
• Communicate financial, operational, and strategic information effectively
• Support informed decision-making through thoughtful analysis and recommendations

Healthcare Business & Financial Acumen

The CEO will drive financial sustainability and organizational performance through strong business leadership, disciplined financial management, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee operating and capital budgets
• Lead payor negotiations and external business relationships
• Monitor reimbursement trends and healthcare economics
• Evaluate physician compensation models and business opportunities
• Ensure financial transparency and accountability across the organization
• Provide ongoing financial analysis and reporting to the Board and shareholders

Operational Excellence & Performance Improvement

The CEO will create operational discipline and accountability while driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve operational effectiveness through process standardization and optimization
• Reduce variability in workflows and performance outcomes
• Strengthen referral management and network utilization strategies
• Establish key performance metrics and accountability systems
• Ensure operational resources support strategic objectives

Quality, Patient Experience & Population Health

The CEO will champion initiatives that improve quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and value-based care performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care that drives exceptional clinical quality, patient experience, and organizational performance.
• Advance initiatives focused on population health and burden-of-illness management
• Partner with clinical leadership to improve quality outcomes and patient experience
• Align operational and financial strategies with quality objectives

Innovation & Healthcare Transformation

The CEO will advance a forward-looking vision for Buffalo Medical Group, positioning the organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape through innovation, continuous improvement, strategic adoption of emerging technologies, and thoughtful evaluation of new opportunities that enhance patient care, organizational performance, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor emerging healthcare trends, technologies, regulatory developments, and market dynamics that may impact the organization
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to strengthen operational efficiency, financial performance, patient experience, and competitive positioning
• Lead the strategic adoption of technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital health solutions that support organizational priorities
• Assess and advance innovative care delivery models, business opportunities, and strategic partnerships that align with BMG's mission and long-term goals
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making across the organization

Communication, Culture, & Leadership

The CEO will serve as a visible, trusted, and effective leader who fosters a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the organization
• Communicate effectively and transparently with physicians, employees, Board members, shareholders, and external stakeholders
• Foster a culture of trust, engagement, collaboration, and shared accountability across the organization
• Lead, mentor, and develop the senior leadership team, promoting strong cross-functional partnerships, leadership effectiveness, and organizational alignment
• Build and maintain a cohesive leadership team that works collaboratively to achieve organizational goals and address complex business and operational challenges
• Partner closely with physician leadership to strengthen engagement, facilitate consensus, and ensure diverse perspectives are incorporated into key decisions
• Represent Buffalo Medical Group within the community and broader healthcare marketplace
• Build strong relationships across stakeholder groups while promoting a culture of servant leadership, continuous improvement, and professional development

Experience & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, public health, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MHA, MBA, MPH, JD, MD, DO, or related field) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior executive healthcare leadership role required
• Significant executive leadership experience within healthcare, including responsibility for strategic planning, operations, financial performance, organizational transformation, and physician partnership
• Demonstrated success leading a large, complex physician enterprise, multi-specialty medical group, integrated physician organization, integrated health delivery system, or comparable healthcare organization
• Proven experience working collaboratively with Boards of Directors, physician leaders, executive leadership teams, and diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational growth, change, and healthcare transformation while building alignment and trust across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience navigating reimbursement, payor relations, and healthcare regulatory environments
• Understanding of regional healthcare markets, competitive dynamics, and emerging industry trends
• Experience with value-based care, population health, quality performance programs, and risk-based reimbursement models
• Familiarity with physician compensation models, provider productivity metrics, and physician practice management
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data, analytics, digital health solutions, and emerging technologies to improve organizational performance, operational efficiency, patient experience, and clinical outcomes
• Experience evaluating and implementing innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation solutions, to enhance decision-making, workflow optimization, patient engagement, and administrative effectiveness

Leadership Characteristics

• Strategic and forward-thinking
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented
• Humble, approachable, and authentic
• Trusted, credible, and emotionally intelligent
• Decisive and accountable while respectful of diverse perspectives
• Exceptional communicator, listener, and consensus builder
• Business-minded with strong analytical and strategic judgment
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable leading through change and uncertainty
• Committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence
• Passionate about servant leadership, physician partnership, and patient-centered care

About Buffalo Medical Group

At Buffalo Medical Group, exceptional healthcare begins with understanding the individual behind every patient. The organization's philosophy is rooted in building lasting relationships, recognizing that compassionate, personalized care is strengthened by taking the time to understand each person's unique needs, circumstances, and goals. This patient-centered approach is brought to life through an integrated, multidisciplinary team of more than 120 physicians and 80 advanced practice providers representing 34 specialties, across 9 locations. By working collaboratively across the continuum of care, Buffalo Medical Group delivers coordinated, high-quality healthcare that not only addresses today's medical needs but also supports the long-term health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Compensation & Work Location

Buffalo Medical Group offers a competitive executive compensation package, including a base salary beginning at $450,000+, with total compensation commensurate with the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. In addition to base salary, the CEO will be eligible for an annual incentive opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package. This position is based in Buffalo, New York, and requires a full-time, on-site executive presence. The CEO is expected to work closely with physician shareholders, the Board of Directors, executive leadership team, employees, and community partners to foster collaboration, strengthen relationships, and advance Buffalo Medical Group's physician-led culture.