Medical Director - Primary Care

Lead with Purpose. Make an Impact on Vulnerable populations.

We are seeking an exceptional and dedicated leader to step into the role of Medical Director of Primary Care at our Blackburn Clinic. Here you will have the opportunity to directly influence the health and well‑being of vulnerable communities in Portland.

As the Site Medical Director, you will partner closely with the Chief Medical Officer to set the standard for clinical excellence, while leading a committed team at Blackburn & RCP Clinics. This role offers a rare chance to impact care delivery across multiple innovative settings, each playing a vital role in providing compassionate and holistic integrated healthcare to underserved populations.

• Mission‑Driven Leadership: You’ll have the autonomy to champion patient‑centered care, advocate for high ethical standards, and drive continuous improvement, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Diverse Impact: Oversee a wide variety of healthcare services giving you the platform to truly make a difference.
• Innovate and Inspire: Shape and implement clinical programs that address both the medical and social determinants of health, making sustainable changes that affect the lives of thousands.
• Join a Visionary Team: Work alongside Central City Concern, a recognized organization known for its integrative approach to healthcare and housing for the underserved.

This is more than just a job. It’s a chance to lead with purpose, drive meaningful change, and leave a lasting legacy in community healthcare.

Join us, and together we can make a significant impact on vulnerable populations.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Blackburn Primary Care Clinic (12121

E. Burnside St. Portland, OR 97216)

• MD/DO: $234,000 - $352,000, annually
• PA/NP: $144,000 - $216,000, annually

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity.

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in providing care as a medical provider for underserved individuals in a community clinic setting.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in established leadership capacity within a healthcare setting required.
• Must have full prescriptive powers in Oregon with a DEA number.
• Preferred: experience with primary care based Hepatitis C treatment or willingness to develop skills.
• Current BLS certification or must obtain within one month if not current.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug‑free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug‑Free Workplace Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
• Able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• Must adhere to agency’s non‑discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co‑workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations, and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

• Board eligibility or certification in a primary care specialty relevant to our scope of services.
• Licensed to practice as a Physician in Oregon.

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with the appropriate scope of training and unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon or eligibility for such licensure.
• Appropriate board certification.

• Provides 0.4 - 0.6 of direct patient care per week in a team setting.
• Serves as clinical leader for Licensed Medical Providers (LMPs) and other clinical staff for their locations, including availability for brief clinical consultation, provision of clinical…