Assistant Medical Director

Uptown Providers PC; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Malpractice insurance provided

4 weeks PTO

Free medical care for you and family

CME/Licensing/ membership reimburse

Job summary

AFC Urgent Care is seeking an Assistant Medical Director to support the Medical Director in clinical quality, provider development, and patient care standards across Portland-Vancouver AFC clinics. This role blends clinical leadership with mentorship of PAs, NPs, and physicians, coordinating with clinic managers and the scheduler to optimize coverage while advancing organizational goals.

The position is onsite with travel across metro-area clinics and offers a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Licensed PA, NP, or Physician in good standing within all states of licensure.
• Oregon and Washington licensure and DEA registration.
• DOT Certification Registration.
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching, mentoring, or teaching clinicians.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Medical Director in clinical quality oversight and provider development.
• Mentor and train new providers across metro-area clinics.
• Backfill provider shifts as needed to ensure coverage.
• Collaborate with the provider scheduler on shift structures and staffing.
• Meet regularly with clinic managers to align with organizational goals and quality standards.
• Participate in extended executive leadership initiatives and improvement projects.
• Act as a clinical coach to address burnout or efficiency challenges and support provider wellness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring clinicians

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Scheduling collaboration

Education

Licensed PA/NP/Physician

Job description

The Assistant Medical Director plays a key role in supporting the Medical Director in overseeing clinical quality, provider development, and patient care standards. This position is open to qualified Physician Assistants (PA), Nurse Practitioners (NP), or Physicians with strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills and experience.

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer Employment Type: Full-time, Benefited

Location: Onsite between all Portland-Vancouver Metro area AFC clinics and offices

Schedule

Hours

Full-time position (40 hours per week), calculated as 2080 hours per year.

Equal clinical and administrative time obligations.

Clinical Hours: 20–22 hours per week on the provider schedule ("a shift" may be solo or as a mentor)

Administrative Hours: 18–20 hours per week.

Clinical Expectations

Approximately 22 hours of clinical work per week .

Primary focus as a second provider , including:

Supporting clinic operations

Training and mentoring new providers

Collaborating with the provider scheduler to determine optimal shift structure (e.g., 3×7 or 2×11-hour shifts)

Backfill other provider shifts as necessary if all other coverage efforts have failed

Travel: Work can occur in any clinic in the Portland-Vancouver Metro area

No on-call obligations

Collaborate with the provider scheduler to ensure provider labor is aligned with clinic operations

Meet regularly with clinic managers to ensure alignment with organizational goals, vision, and clinical quality standards.

Work with the provider coordinator on new provider onboarding, with emphasis on clinical training, and best practices updates.

Assist the CMO in:

Urgent care (UC), workers’ compensation (WC), and procedural training

Individual 1:1 meetings and performance coaching

Case review

Participate as a member of the extended executive leadership team , contributing to:

Organizational initiatives

Operational improvements

Strategic planning

Act as a clinical coach for providers experiencing burnout or efficiency challenges.

When available, serve as a phone consultant or monitor provider chat (no formal POD shift requirement).

Required Qualifications

Licensed PA, NP, or Physician in good standing within all states of licensure.

Current or able to acquire prior to start:

Oregon and Washington licensure

DEA registration

DOT Certification Registration

Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine.

Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching, mentoring, or teaching clinicians.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to fostering a culture of teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.

Reliable Transportation

The TangibleBenefits:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

• Robust Insurance: We cover more than 90% of insurance costs (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Secure Your Future: 401(k) with a 3% fully vested employer contribution after one year.
• Peace of Mind: Malpractice insurance provided.
• Generous Time Off: 4 weeks of PTO from the 1st year itself.
• Care for Your Own: Free medical care at our AFC clinics for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
• Professional Development: We cover costs for USCIS & DOT certifications and offer generous allowances for Continuing Medical Education (CME), Licensing, and Membership fees.

Why You'll Thrive at AFC Portland/Vancouver:

We believe that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. We've built a culture that values collaboration, rewards hard work, and fosters genuine connections.

Here’s a Glimpse of Life at AFC:

• Make an Impact, Get Rewarded: Earnmonthly performance-driven bonuses through a transparent and achievable program.
• Team Spirit & Fun: Connect with colleagues at ourcompany-wide quarterly events (think friendly competition, great atmospheres, and real prizes!) andquarterly provider dinners at fantastic local Portland restaurants.
• Your Growth Matters: Benefit frommonthly 1:1 meetings with our Chief Medical Officer to chart your professional development and career path.
• Feel Appreciated: We celebrate you! Enjoymonthly birthday/anniversary recognitions (Bundtinis and lunch for everyone!) and shout-outs in our company newsletter.
• Long-Term Commitment Rewarded: We value your dedication withincreased benefits, regular performance reviews, andannual work anniversary awards.
• Seamless Workflow: OurDesignated Clinician Liaison is here to ensure your focus stays on patient care by removing administrative hurdles.

Join a Team That Cares!

AFC Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer!

AFC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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