Medical Director, Physician - Primary Care

Medical Director, Physician - Primary CareJoin to apply for the Medical Director, Physician - Primary Care role at Housecall ProvidersOverviewHousecall Providers is a Portland area nonprofit organization and one of the largest providers of medical care exclusively in the home in the Western United States. We are proving every day that in home medical services for homebound and chronically ill patients can improve health outcomes, increase patient comfort, reduce health care costs and increase provider satisfaction. We are a proud part of the CareOregon family of health organizations.Our Mission Improving lives by bringing health care home.Job SummaryThe Primary Care Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise to the primary care team to improve care delivery and implement the mission of the organization, ensuring overall quality and continuity of patient care. This position works closely with the Primary Care Director to lead the execution of primary care clinical strategies for Housecall Providers. Together the Primary Care Director and Medical Director are responsible for administrative and clinical operations and continuous improvement to ensure the highest level of compliance and quality care is provided to primary care patients. This position provides supervision to all primary care providers in collaboration with the primary care clinical supervisor. The Primary Care Medical Director is responsible for facilitating a culture of collaboration within the primary care team and implementing effective care management and other clinical practice improvement initiatives as assigned. In addition, this position provides direct patient care sufficient to maintain clinical skills.Essential ResponsibilitiesClinical LeadershipPlans, organizes, manages, and administers assigned areas of medical practice; develops and implements programs supporting the strategic plan; implements and assists in the development of policies, procedures, and best clinical practices; evaluates goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommends and establishes administrative controls and improvements; develops procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements.Directs the development and implementation of clinical best practices in assigned areas of practice, including setting standards for clinical care, researching, reviewing and revising clinical guidelines. Provides monitoring and input regarding performance of other health care professionals, and develops, directs provider in-service training.Actively participates in quality improvement projects and tasks in assigned areas of practice, including setting strategic priorities for quality improvement in consultation with the director of population health, quality and compliance.Researches and analyzes adverse events and cultivates open discussion within the practice to assess systemic barriers and make recommendations to support patient safety and effective clinical practice.Provides guidance to the Primary Care team and Ethics Committee in the resolution of complex care needs, conflict and ethical issues.Provides clinical chart review, supervision and supporting documentation of nurse practitioner and physician associate work as required by state licensing, legal and federal requirements for patient care.Develops, administers, and monitors budgets for their assigned department; develops justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments.Assists with the broader budgeting process to ensure clinical perspective is represented. Adheres to organization budget as approved by Board.Participates in and may lead activities related to strategic and annual planning.Reviews and implements, in collaboration with the Primary Care Director, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to medical practice in order to ensure compliance.Plans and implements in-service education; may delegate some or all of these to other staff members or experts in the collaboration with the Primary Care Manager, advises and recommends best practices related to all clinical support services and clinical operations.Assists in maintaining credentialing and privileging of all providers.Participates on internal committees and taskforces; leads or sponsors as appropriate.Determines the staffing schedule which ensures after hours medical coverage and physician/leader back up is available at all times.Works with Senior Medical Director to ensure physician availability and oversight at all times for state and federally mandated work and clinical munity Relations and AdvocacyAssists with public relations and/or other external activities, to represent clinical perspective.Attends meetings of Board of Directors and committees as requested.Develops relationships in larger community, especially the medical community.Cultivates connections with local and national organizations whose interests align with Housecall Providers’ mission.Advocates for the needs of the organization’s patient population at a policy level.Clinical ServiceExamines, treats, and advises patients on clinical problems; delivers preventative health services and palliative services; coordinates specialty care, and case management.Educates patients and families on goal-based, appropriate preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.Employee SupervisionDirects team(s) and establishes team direction and goals in alignment with the organizational mission, vision, and values.Identifies work and staffing models; recruits, hires, and oversees a team to meet work needs, using an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens.Identifies department priorities; ensures employees have information and resources to meet job expectations.Leads the development, communication, and oversight of team and individual goals; ensures goals, expectations, and standards are clearly understood by staff.Manages, coaches, motivates, and guides employees; promotes employee corporates guidance from CareOregon equity tools into people leadership, planning, operations, evaluation, budgeting, resource allocation, and decision making.Ensures team adheres to department and organizational standards, policies, and procedures.Evaluates employee performance and provides regular feedback to support success; recognizes strong performance and addresses performance gaps and accountability (corrective action).Performs supervisory tasks in collaboration with Human Resources as needed.Experience and/or EducationRequiredCompletion of medical degree, internship and residency in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineLicensed physician (MD or DO) in the State of OregonCertification by the American Board of Medical SpecialtiesDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licenseCPR certification at hire or within 6 months in positionMinimum 5 years’ clinical experience in geriatrics, chronic disease management and/or hospice and palliative medicineValid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehiclePreferredMinimum 4 years’ experience in a supervisory positionGeriatric, behavioral health and/or palliative care certifiedExperience in medical home visitsKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledgeKnowledge of the principles and practice of medicineProficient in the practice of geriatrics and palliative careKnowledge of the state and federal laws and regulations governing the practices of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician’s assistantsKnowledge of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practiceKnowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including familiarity with epidemiology, health services delivery and financing systems, and environmental healthKnowledge of the population served in adult health, including culture, demographics, patterns of disease, barriers to care and other unique features or special needsKnowledge of the principles and practices of clinical quality improvementKnowledge of trauma informed careKnowledge of behavioral health in a primary care settingFamiliarity with clinical staffing modelsFamiliarity with principles and practices of organization’s budgeting processFamiliarity with principles and practices of strategic planningSkills And AbilitiesOpen leadership style; actively seeks out and supports collaborative thinking, cooperation, teamwork, and problem solving with others inside and outside the organizationExcellent communication and facilitation skillsCompassion, commitment, and integrityCultural competence in working with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values; respect for appropriate professional boundaries and ability to communicate effectivelyAbility to contribute to a positive atmosphere with internal and external partnersStrong project management skillsProficiency in data collection, analytical capability, and ability to design and implement constructive change to improve program and patient outcomesAbility to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuityAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to work in a continuously improving environment and support others to embrace changeAbility to build productive professional relationships, hold staff accountable and resolve conflicts successfullyAbility to adhere to organizational standards, policies and proceduresAbility to apply use of safety judgment on a case-by-case basis, as well as proper body mechanics and safe working techniques; reports unsafe environments/practices to supervisor in a timely mannerAbility to work effectively with diverse individuals and groupsAbility to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actionsAbility to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stressAbility to see, read, hear, speak clearly, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/dayAbility to lift, carry, push, pull, stand, climb stairs, bend, and/or pinch small objects for at least 3-6 hours/dayAbility to walk, crouch, crawl, and reach for at least 3 hours/dayAbility to operate a motor vehicleWorking ConditionsWork Environment(s): Indoor/Office, Community; Travel: requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; driving may be by employee’s vehicle. Work Location: Hybrid-Community 2 days/week, member facing.Note: If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen (including THC/Marijuana). CareOregon is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws.Estimated Hiring Range$288,810.00 - $352,990.00We offer a strong Total Rewards Program with competitive pay, benefits and other perks. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits starting on the first of the month after start date. Housecall Providers offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability insurance, HSA/FSA, retirement plan with employer contributions, PTO, Paid Sick Time, holidays, and other perks. Please contact your recruiter for more information.We are an equal opportunity employerHousecall Providers is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06