Medical Director

Job Opportunity: Medical Director at Winding Waters Clinic
Position: Medical Director
Reports to: Health Services Officer
Location: Wallowa County, Oregon

Job Posted: July 2024

About Us: Winding Waters Clinic is a 100-person Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered primary care in an integrated setting. We are looking for a highly-skilled, motivated, and committed Medical Director to lead our team of licensed and credentialed medical providers.

Position Summary: The Medical Director will oversee medical providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and medical learners while also providing direct patient care for at least 80% of weekly hours. This role requires strong leadership skills, solid organizational capabilities, and a passion for collaborative, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership:

Provide leadership and supervision for all medical providers.
Ensure high-quality, patient-centered primary care.
Collaborate with Executive Team members to inform organizational decision-making.

Patient Care:

Maintain a personal patient panel, serving patients for at least 80% of weekly hours.
Develop and implement clinical protocols and guidelines.
Ensure systems, structures, and equipment support high-quality care.

Administrative Duties:

Oversee recruitment, retention, and professional development of medical providers.
Participate in budget planning and resource management.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Quality Improvement:

Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate clinical performance.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Community Engagement:

Represent Winding Waters in community and professional meetings.
Collaborate with the local mental health and hospital partners.

Education and Training:

Provide ongoing education and training for medical providers.
Mentor and support professional growth.

Qualifications:

Medical Doctorate (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Minimum of five years of clinical experience, with at least two years in a leadership role.
Active and unrestricted license to practice as a primary care provider in Oregon.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in an FQHC or similar setting is preferred.
Commitment to serving underserved populations in a rural healthcare setting.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Human Resources Officer Jessie Michaelson at jessie.michaelson@windingwaters.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Winding Waters Medical Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Join us in making a difference in the health and well-being of our community!