Chief of Primary Care / Primary Care Medical Director

Good Shepherd Health Care-posted 4 months ago

$340,000 - $385,000/Yr

Full-time • Senior

Hermiston, OR

501-1,000 employees

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Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief of Primary Care to lead our robust, quality-driven, and patient-focused primary care program. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, ensuring excellence in care delivery for our community while advancing your career. This role offers the unique opportunity to balance hands-on patient care with strategic leadership. You will oversee Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine services while working collaboratively with system leadership to advance quality, performance, and provider engagement.

Provide direct patient care in primary care settings.
Serve as a clinical role model and mentor to physicians and healthcare providers within the department.
Uphold the highest standards of patient care, ensuring compliance with medical best practices and regulatory requirements.
Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining high-quality providers.
Monitor and oversee primary care quality metrics, collaborating with the quality team to implement improvements.
Evaluate and enhance provider performance through feedback, mentorship, and development plans.
Lead the expansion of primary care services, including serving as the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Medical Director and supporting Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) initiatives.
Partner with leadership to prepare and manage departmental budgets.
Work collaboratively with internal and external departments to improve referral processes and patient care continuity.
Participate in quality and operations committees, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
Develop and implement action plans to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine.
Active medical license in Oregon (or eligibility to obtain).
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a primary care setting.
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in healthcare.
Expertise in healthcare quality metrics and performance improvement.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Experience leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Base Salary: $340,000 – $385,000
Production-based and quality bonuses
Generous bonuses and production-based incentives
Additional quality performance bonus
100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for employees and their families (medical, dental, vision)
Robust support from experienced clinical and administrative teams
State-of-the-art clinic facilities and surgical services
Independent, financially stable organization with zero long-term debt
Thriving community with affordable cost of living and exceptional access to outdoor recreation

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