Lead Family Medicine Physician

Neighborhood Health Center; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 232,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO 224 hours annually

9 paid holidays

Wellness days

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

CME allowance

Student loan repayment

Relocation reimbursement

Sabbatical after 9 years

Job summary

Neighborhood Health Center in Canby, OR is seeking a Provider Lead Family Medicine physician to deliver high-quality primary care while guiding clinic operations and clinical standards. This on-site role partners with leadership to support provider success and a strong care culture.

The position emphasizes direct patient care with a 90/10 clinical leadership mix, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Shared decision-making and community-focused care are key.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon medical license to practice as MD/DO/NP/PA.
• If licensed as MD/DO, prescriptive privileges required.
• Minimum five years in primary care practice.
• Leadership experience supervising PCPs preferred.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality outpatient family medicine with emphasis on prevention.
• Lead clinic operations and provider performance in collaboration with CMO and Clinic Manager.
• Mentor and coach clinical staff to improve patient outcomes.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and team-based care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team coordination

Multidisciplinary care

Patient care excellence

Communication

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

Oregon medical license (MD/DO)

Tools

Epic

AI tools

Job description

Lead Family Medicine Physician - Neighborhood Health Center

Location: Canby, OR

Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Clinical/Leadership Mix: 90% Direct Patient Care | 10% Provider Lead Administration

Join Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) as a Provider Lead, where you get to combine meaningful primary care practice with hands‑on clinical leadership. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Clinic Manager, the Provider Lead supports strong clinic operations, provider culture, clinical standards, and day‑to‑day provider success while continuing to care directly for patients. This role is designed for an experienced MD, DO who enjoys practicing medicine, coaching colleagues, solving clinical problems, and helping an interdisciplinary care team deliver high‑quality care.

Why Choose Neighborhood Health Center?

• Lead while continuing to practice: Maintain a strong connection to patients while dedicating part of your role to provider leadership and clinic support.
• Integrated, team‑based care: Partner with the Clinic Manager, CMO, providers, and multidisciplinary care teams to strengthen day‑to‑day care delivery.
• Collaborative leadership: Serve as an on‑site clinical resource and help connect provider teams with organizational and executive priorities.
• Community health focus: Practice in an FQHC environment that values access, continuous improvement, teamwork, and responsive care.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary: Starting range of $231,671 to $299,810 annually, depending on experience (DOE) with an additional $10,000 Lead stipend.
• Time away: Providers receive 224 hours of PTO annually at 0-4 years of service, increasing with tenure, plus nine paid holidays and two wellness days each year.
• Healthcare and wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision plan options; eligible HSA participants receive NHC contributions. NHC also offers up to $420 annually for eligible wellness expenses and six free EAP sessions each year.
• Retirement and protection: Three‑part 401(k) program with employer match up to 2%, an immediately vested 3% Safe Harbor contribution, up to an additional 3% discretionary contribution, and employer‑paid life, AD&D, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Professional development: $3,000 annual CME allowance, with additional support available for approved professional licensure and certifications.
• Student loan support: NHC providers qualify for the HRSA Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Additional benefits: Relocation reimbursment, tuition reimbursement, sabbatical leave after nine years of service, and potential bilingual/multilingual language differential pay.

Schedule and Work-Life Balance

• The role is structured as approximately 90% direct patient care and 10% Provider Lead administrative responsibilities.
• For a 1.0 FTE, a 40‑hour workweek, would consist of 36 hours of clinical and 4 hours admin. Adjusted accordingly for less than 1.0 FTE options.
• Primarily on‑site practice in Canby, with opportunities to support patients and teams at other NHC locations when coverage is needed.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, wellness days, and long‑term sabbatical benefits support time away from work.

Practice Details

• Provide comprehensive outpatient family medicine with an emphasis on prevention, health promotion, and ongoing primary care.
• Care for a broad range of physical and mental health needs through assessment, treatment, medications, diagnostic testing, imaging, and specialty referrals.
• Have opportunities to perform minor procedures within your qualifications and scope of practice.
• Have opportunities to provide outpatient prenatal and postpartum care.
• Work alongside an integrated care team and share clinical expertise with support staff involved in patient care.
• Use Epic for documentation and continuity of care, oppurtunity to use Ai tools to improve efficiency.
• Join daily team huddles and contribute to quality and process improvement work that strengthens the patient experience.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon state licensure as an MD, DO, NP, or PA with appropriate prescriptive privileges.
• At least five years of practice experience as a primary care provider is required.
• Previous leadership experience supervising Primary Care Providers is preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply NHC policies and procedures, FQHC guidelines, and applicable standards of practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback, build trust, communicate clearly, and support accountability.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary care, continuous improvement, cultural responsiveness, and respectful care for individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Experience providing care to diverse and underserved populations in a community health setting is preferred.
• Collaborative communication style and interest in sharing knowledge with the care team.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and able to provide required employment eligibility documentation. NHC does not sponsor J‑1 or other employment‑based visas at this time.

Community and Lifestyle - Canby, Oregon

Canby offers a smaller‑community feel within reach of the Portland metro area. Located in the Willamette Valley, it is a strong fit for physicians who value community connection, outdoor access, and the ability to enjoy both local life and nearby metropolitan amenities.

• Community connection: Get to know the patients and families you serve and become part of a community with a strong local identity.
• Portland metro access: Enjoy access to Portland‑area dining, arts, entertainment, healthcare, and professional opportunities while practicing outside the urban core.
• Outdoor lifestyle: Explore nearby parks, rivers, trails, farms, and year‑round recreation throughout the Willamette Valley and northwest Oregon.
• Local character: Canby combines agricultural roots, local businesses, and community events with convenient access to surrounding communities.

Working Environment

• Clinical work takes place in an active healthcare environment and includes routine computer/Epic use, standing and walking in the clinic, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment and supplies.
• Clinical duties may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, contaminated sharps, or chemicals consistent with a healthcare setting.

Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of every duty or responsibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.