Emergency Medicine Medical Director Opportunity | Near Portland & Oregon Coast

Location: McMinnville, Oregon outside of Portland, Oregon

Organization: Independent Democratic Emergency Medicine Group - Medical Director Opportunity

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join our long-standing independent physician-owned group as part of a planned Medical Director transition. This is a unique opportunity to step into a stable, democratic emergency medicine practice that has served the community since the mid-1970s. The group staffs the Emergency Department at Willamette Valley Medical Center, a 60-bed Level III Trauma Center serving the greater Willamette Valley region.

The current Medical Director has been with the group since 2007 and is seeking the right physician leader for a gradual leadership transition over the next 6-12 months.

Medical Director Role, Compensation, and Benefits

The Medical Director role includes:

* Approximately 60-80 clinical hours monthly plus Administrative responsibilities
* This position offers a pathway into the Medical Director role over approximately 6-12 months.
* Board Certified in Emergency Medicine with prior leadership experience preferred
* Minimum 7+ years of post-training experience preferred
* Physician scheduling and operational oversight
* Collaboration with hospital administration and medical staff leadership
* Quality and patient flow initiatives
* Physician mentorship and recruitment
* Departmental strategy and leadership development

The group places significant emphasis on:

* Collegiality and professionalism
* Strong communication and conflict-management skills
* Relationship-building ability, clinical credibility and operational leadership
* Long-term cultural fit within the partnership

Compensation & Benefits

* Lucrative compensation package with monthly Medical Director stipend plus clinical, productivity, and bonus structure
* Partnership compensation structure with quarterly bonus distributions
* Company-paid malpractice and disability coverage
* Group health insurance, custom 401(k) structure, K-1 partnership model
* Relocation assistance available

Practice Highlights

* Independent physician-owned democratic group
* 26,000 annual ED visits with 22-bed Emergency Department
* Level III Trauma Center
* Stable hospital agreement through 2030
* Broad-spectrum community emergency medicine - 1.5-2.0 patients per hour
* AI-assisted documentation tools utilized by much of the group
* Strong physician autonomy and collaborative culture

Location Highlights - McMinnville, Oregon

Located in the heart of Oregon wine country, McMinnville is consistently recognized as one of the most desirable small-city communities in the Pacific Northwest for physicians and families seeking long-term lifestyle balance, outdoor recreation, and access to major metropolitan amenities without living in a large urban environment.

* Walkable historic downtown filled with boutique restaurants, wineries, breweries, coffee shops, and tasting rooms
* Strong public schools, family-oriented neighborhoods, a mild four-season Pacific Northwest climate
* The region has also developed a nationally recognized food and wine culture, including multiple -nominated chefs and restaurants throughout Oregon wine country, further elevating the area's appeal for physicians and families seeking a high-quality lifestyle

The surrounding region provides exceptional year-round access to Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, surfing, paddleboarding, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, kayaking, and camping. Residents enjoy close proximity to waterfalls, forests, rivers, mountain terrain, and the Oregon coastline, making the area especially attractive for physicians and families who value an active outdoor lifestyle and easy access to nature throughout all four seasons.

How to Apply

Apply today or reach out directly for more information:

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