Chief Medical Officer
9 days ago
Portland
Job Description Centermark Placements has been retained by Tillamook Community Health Centers (TCHC) to recruit for the position of Chief Medical Officer as the current CMO of 14 years will soon be retiring. TCHC is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and part of the Tillamook County Health Department. For over three decades, the organization has provided high-quality, affordable healthcare to the community, celebrating its 30th year as an FQHC in 2025. TCHC has 6 medical providers and 75 staff, serving 7,000 patients. Healthcare services are delivered through the main clinic in Tillamook, a satellite site (with pharmacy and women’s health services), and a mobile clinic that brings care to rural communities where transportation is a barrier. As an FQHC, the organization providers care to everyone in the community regardless of ability to pay. Why Consider This Opportunity? • Lifestyle & Location: Enjoy year-round hiking, world-class fishing, surfing, golfing, and off-road recreation along the Oregon Coast, with Portland’s arts, dining, and cultural amenities just 90 minutes away, • Competitive Compensation & Outstanding Retirement Plan: Competitive pay with sign-on bonus / relocation, 100% employer-paid health insurance and a county government retirement plan (PERS-equivalent) featuring a guaranteed 8% return plus up to a 10% match. NHSC/state loan repayment programs are available (up to ~$25K per year, tax-free), • Broader System Integration: As part of the Tillamook County Health Department, TCHC is uniquely integrated with public health, behavioral health, and community wellness initiatives. For a CMO, this means access to expanded resources, county partnerships, and system-level projects that extend your influence beyond a typical stand-alone FQHC. Additionally, there may be an opportunity (optional) for the CMO to take on the Public Health Officer designation for the county which involves reviewing and signing off on protocols, communicable disease response, and involvement in broader county health initiatives., • Strategic Initiatives: Participate in meaningful projects such as the newly awarded Rural Health Network Development Grant, a collaboration with the local hospital, mental health agency, and community partners focused on data sharing, systems integration, and rural access improvement, • Organizational Development: Shape and strengthen care delivery models, including Patient-Centered Medical Home, integrated behavioral health, and public health services, while advancing quality improvement and alignment across the system, • Regional Leadership Presence: Opportunity to participate in statewide networks such as the Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) and provider/leadership workgroups, offering a peer network of CMOs and Medical Directors for collaboration and best-practice sharing, • Balanced Role: A 50% clinical / 50% administrative split ensures time to drive organizational priorities while maintaining clinical skills and credibility, • Stable Leadership Transition: The position is open only because the current CMO is retiring after 14 years of service. She will be available as a resource during your ramp-up. The providers value the CMO function yet are satisfied in their current positions and will not be applying for the position, • Team Culture: Lead a talented and cohesive provider group that is deeply motivated to serve underserved patients and truly operates as a “work family.” Providers genuinely enjoy working together and often connect outside of work for outdoor activities and adventures. The current CMO emphasized that the people and positive, supportive culture have been a major reason she has remained with the organization for 14 years, • Technology & Innovation: Work with the in-house Epic Analyst to optimize workflows, leverage dashboards, and explore emerging AI-enabled tools to enhance access, efficiency, and quality of care, • Vision for Growth: In addition to an approved expansion of the current main facility, the organization has developed a long-term $24M plan for a new state-of-the-art health center. While still in early stages of funding and resource development, this future project reflects the county’s commitment to investing in healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to care, • Balanced Productivity Model: The organization values provider wellbeing and prioritizes sustainable workloads and quality patient care over volume, • Expanded Access Opportunity: Nearly one-quarter of Tillamook CHC’s patients are Hispanic, and many prefer care in Spanish. While interpreter services are available, a CMO with Spanish language skills or a passion for health equity will have the opportunity to greatly expand culturally responsive care Background Profile: • Board Certified MD/DO in Family Practice or Internal Medicine, • 6+ years of clinical experience with 2+ years of leadership experience preferred. Note: the position can flex to a variety of experience profiles – inquire for details, • Mission-driven with experience serving an underserved patient population, • Excited about working in a beautiful, rural community on the Oregon Coast, • Enjoys leading providers, setting expectations, bringing staff along, and building accountability. Ability to paint a vision for provider groups and lead by example, • Intellectual curiosity about the shifting healthcare environment with proven ability (or high aptitude) to problem-solve and lead strategic implementation, • Ability to lead quality improvement and organizational alignment around Patient-Centered Medical Home, integrated behavioral health, and population health strategies, • Strong project management skills to drive initiatives in collaboration with healthcare leaders, providers, and staff both internally and externally, • Prior experience in an FQHC, rural hospital, or similar setting, • Clinical leadership experience in an FQHC as a Site Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Deputy CMO, CMO, etc., • Bilingual in Spanish, • Interest in data and technology with experience using the EPIC platform, • Experience with public speaking About the Area: Tillamook, OR Outdoor Adventures • Beaches & Surfing: Pacific City, Rockaway Beach, Oceanside, and Cape Kiwanda offer iconic coastal surf breaks and beach walks. The annual Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic draws surfers from across the Northwest., • Fishing & Boating: Tillamook Bay and nearby rivers (Wilson, Trask, Kilchis, Nestucca, and Miami) are renowned for salmon and steelhead fishing. Charter boats are available, and the local community college even offers fly fishing classes., • Hiking & State Parks: Explore over a dozen state parks and forests, including Cape Lookout, Oswald West, and the Tillamook Forest Center. Hike coastal bluffs, old-growth forests, and waterfall trails., • Crabbing & Clamming: A unique coastal tradition. Rent gear locally or join community events around Netarts Bay and Tillamook Bay., • Off-Roading & Dunes: The Sand Lake Recreation Area offers coastal dunes for OHVs, ATVs, and dirt bikes just south of Tillamook., • Outdoor Lifestyle: Residents often surf in the morning and hike or fish after work. Many providers at Tillamook CHC share these hobbies and often get together outside of work., • Farm & Food Culture: Famous for Tillamook Creamery (cheese, ice cream, and dairy tours) and a growing number of local breweries, seafood shacks, and farmers markets., • Arts & Events: Explore small galleries, community theater, local music, and festivals like the Tillamook County Fair., • 90 Minutes Away: Easy access to Portland’s cultural amenities: world-class dining, theater, symphony, NBA games, international airport, and vibrant arts and music scene., • Weekend Trips: Ski or snowboard at Mt. Hood (2 hours away), or explore wine country in the Willamette Valley (about 1 hour).