Strategic Director, Medical Affairs & Provider Services

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 250,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) is seeking a Senior Director of Medical Affairs & Provider Services to oversee medical care delivery and provider operations at its Portland clinics.

The role combines administrative leadership (about 25–30%) with direct clinical oversight to ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will develop medical policies, supervise physicians, NPs, and other clinicians,

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical services to patients while demonstrating awareness and sensitivity to Native American health care needs.
• Assist the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in supervision of medical staff at all NARA locations (health and satellite clinics as well as Outpatient and Residential facilities): Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing Supervisor, Pharmacy Director, and acupuncturist.
• Assists in addressing provider concerns while promoting a collaborative and high-performing clinical culture
• Assists with provider recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Assists in maintaining quality of on-site waived laboratory testing with nursing supervisor.
• Assist the CMO in developing and implementing medical policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Function as liaison with outside providers, hospitals, and other health care organizations.
• Participate as a member of the clinic’s management team. Assist with development of departmental goals, budgets and operational plans
• Assure that the NARA NW Indian Health Clinic’s medical services are in full compliance with standards, ethics, and license requirements of the medical profession.
• Provide rotation leadership and supervision to student learners from outside institutions
• Provides and facilitates in-service training as needed.
• Participate in on-call service coverage.
• Assist in facilitating and participating in meetings of the Clinical Services Committee and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

Job description

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) is seeking a Senior Director of Medical Affairs & Provider Services to oversee medical care delivery and provider operations at its Portland clinics.

The role combines administrative leadership (about 25–30%) with direct clinical oversight to ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will develop medical policies, supervise physicians, NPs, and other clinicians,