Medical Director

Medical Director

North by Northeast Community Health Center was opened as a free clinic in 2006 by a physician and a pastor to address the unmet health care needs of Black Portlanders. Over the past eighteen years, North by Northeast has grown tremendously in response to ongoing community need.

North by Northeast is a community treasure and a model of how culturally specific care can eliminate health disparities. To get a flavor of what it feels like to be part of North by Northeast, check out this music video.

Black Heal Matters: A Model of Care

A cornerstone of North by Northeast’s work is an unwavering commitment to anti-racism in healthcare delivery. North by Northeast works hard to convey to Black Portlanders who walk through its doors that North by Northeast is for them. Some of the ways they do this are through the artwork hung throughout their space, longer appointment times, hiring from the community whenever possible, and partnering with organizations with a similar focus.

North by Northeast places a high value on the lived experience of their patients and community members, and continuously seeks and responds to community input. Its Patient Wellness Council, a group of 15 current and former patients, serves as the “eyes and ears” in the community and regularly provides feedback as requested by North by Northeast staff and Board on upcoming decisions.

In addition, over the years North by Northeast has solicited community and patient input through focus groups, surveys, interviews, and a bi-annual patient satisfaction survey. When North by Northeast requests input from its patients and community members, the organization demonstrates that they value their lived experience as expertise by compensating them financially for their time.

Programs, Services & Population Served

Approximately 95% of North by Northeast’s patients are covered by the Oregon Health Plan and the remainder are uninsured. North by Northeast offers adult primary care services and is well known for its innovative community programs. For example, in 2015 North by Northeast started their Cuts & ChecksTM barbershop hypertension program, through which the clinic partners with five neighborhood barber shops to offer blood pressure screenings and training for barbers in heart health. More recently, the clinic accessed federal and local resources to provide cash and food distribution to community members impacted by the economic/employment crisis brought on by the pandemic.

Racial Equity Policy

North by Northeast is located in inner NE Portland, the historical heart of the African American/Black community. As an organization committed to culturally-specific care focused on African American health, North by Northeast has worked diligently since its founding to ensure the clinic is an affirming, safe, and welcoming space for African American community members. Over these years, North by Northeast has established specific policies, procedures, and approaches that speak to its deep valuing of racial equity. Its Racial Equity Policy, drafted by North by Northeast staff and approved by its board on December 6, 2019, gathers those principles and approaches in one document, institutionalizes its commitment to racial equity, calls North by Northeast to a more racially equitable vision for the organization, and establishes a plan for accountability to its racial equity vision. Review the Racial Equity Policy here.

Commitment to Excellent Patient Care & Quality Improvement

In line with its mission, model of care, and Racial Equity Policy, North by Northeast is seeking its next Medical Director - a physician leader who will deliver quality patient care with a heart for the community and a commitment to anti- racism and clinical excellence.

North by Northeast currently employs a staff of 10, which includes a clinical team made up of the Medical Director (open role), Psychiatric/Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Clinic Manager, Medical Assistant, and Receptionist/Patient Services Coordinator, and an administrative/community team made up of the Executive Director, Community Care Director, Development & Communications Director, Operations Manager, and Enrollment & Assistance Coordinator.

Quality improvement activities at North by Northeast are guided by evidence-based care recommendations, patient input and research on intervention efficacy. Recent quality improvement activities have included addressing hypertension control through group classes and incentives, and increasing lung and colon cancer screening rates through coaching and incentives.

North by Northeast has an annual budget of $1.8 million and uses Epic as its Electronic Health Record.

Learn more about North by Northeast Community Health Center at nxneclinic.org.

The Opportunity

North by Northeast is seeking an authentic and dedicated Medical Director who will passionately deliver excellent patient care while connecting North by Northeast to the needs of the surrounding community.

This is an ideal opportunity for a compassionate physician interested in being a part of the North by Northeast family, and who understands that in order to improve the health of the patient population, trust comes first, and lasting change follows.

The Medical Director will report to the Executive Director and have frequent engagement with the Board of Directors as the top clinical leader in the organization. In partnership with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, they will be responsible for ensuring the furthering of North by Northeast’s mission through its clinical programs and activities. The Medical Director will embody and represent North by Northeast’s values internally and publicly in the community at all times.

In partnership with the Board, Executive Director and staff, the Medical Director will craft, articulate and lead an equity-centered vision for North by Northeast’s clinical work. The Medical Director will have 50% clinical, 25% administrative and 25% community programming responsibility. In addition, this leader will manage a panel of approximately 1,200 assigned patients with autonomy to set their appointment schedule based on patient need and complexity. Currently, patient appointment times are at least 30 minutes.

A key to success in the role will be monitoring and evaluating clinical outcomes and implementing quality improvement initiatives that promote a culture of patient safety.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Physician with the ability to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Oregon. [Required]
• Must possess a M.D. or D.O.
• Board certified in a primary care focused specialty with a training emphasis on the care of adult patients in the ambulatory setting, preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in outpatient management of common medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and depression/anxiety as well as preventive medicine.
• Experience in community, public and/or population health.
• Experience in health information technology, data collection, quality management, clinic operations and community program development focused on health outcomes and population management.
• Experience serving medically underserved populations.
• Commitment to anti-racism personally and professionally.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time on-site work environment. The successful candidate must be based in the Portland region. A relocation bonus of up to $25,000 will be provided if the successful candidate lives outside of Portland.
The annual salary for this role will be based on a starting salary range of $220,000 – $250,000 and will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience. North by Northeast also offers a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, Simple IRA employer match, eleven paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and an employee assistance plan. In addition, medical student loan repayment is available to eligible physicians.

As a senior leader of the organization, the flexibility to adapt schedules to meet business needs onsite throughout the week and in community after work hours is necessary.

North by Northeast Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ leaders.

Contact

Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Kim Dukes, Andy Tarsy, and Tiara Muse. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at [email protected]. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

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