Medical Director Jobs in Oregon

Medical Director jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where large integrated health systems and regional insurers maintain ongoing demand for physician leaders at every level from associate medical director to chief medical officer. Oregon Health & Science University, Providence Health & Services, and Kaiser Permanente Northwest are among the most consistently active employers, hiring across primary care, behavioral health, and population health management. The Portland metro anchors the market, but rural and community health settings statewide also recruit for clinical leadership regularly. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerVirginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring18
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Medical Director Assistant
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Medical Director Assistant
Evergreen Family Medicine
Roseburg, Oregon
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$20.27 - $25.33/hr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Site Medical Director - Advanced Practice Clinician
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Site Medical Director - Advanced Practice Clinician
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Sheridan, Oregon
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
501-1,000

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Physician Associate Medical Director
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Physician Associate Medical Director
Amedisys
Roseburg, Oregon
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Site Medical Director
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Site Medical Director
Rogue Community Health
Medford, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
BLS Certification
201-500

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Director PeaceHealth Medical Group Operations Specialty Care
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Director PeaceHealth Medical Group Operations Specialty Care
PeaceHealth
Eugene, Oregon
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$140k - $211k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Medical Director Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
8 jobs
Salem
3 jobs
Roseburg
3 jobs
Central Point
3 jobs
Hillsboro
2 jobs
Bend
1 job
Eugene
1 job
Talent
1 job
Medford
1 job

Medical Director Job Market in Oregon

A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center5 open roles
Legacy Health3 open roles
DESORT STAFFING3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Oregon Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs across Oregon.

  • Active Oregon medical license issued by the Oregon Medical Board required
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required
  • Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty strongly preferred
  • Minimum five years of clinical practice experience with demonstrated leadership
  • Experience managing physician teams, quality metrics, or utilization review programs
  • Familiarity with Oregon Health Plan and value-based care contracting models

Medical Director Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical director in Oregon?

Becoming a medical director in Oregon starts with holding an active license from the Oregon Medical Board, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of a residency, and passage of the USMLE or COMLEX. Most Oregon employers also expect board certification in a clinical specialty. From there, candidates typically move into leadership through department chief, section lead, or quality officer roles before stepping into a medical director position.

Which companies hire medical directors in Oregon?

Companies currently hiring medical directors in Oregon include Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, Legacy Health, and DESORT STAFFING, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oregon's market is shaped heavily by integrated delivery networks and managed care organizations, so health plan and accountable care organization employers appear alongside traditional hospital systems.

Which Oregon cities have the most medical director jobs?

Portland, Salem, and Roseburg have the most medical director openings in Oregon. Portland dominates because it hosts the state's largest health systems and insurer headquarters, while Salem and Eugene generate consistent demand through regional hospital networks and federally qualified health centers that serve Oregon's mid-valley and southern populations.

Are there remote medical director jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields. About 33% of medical director openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that many roles still involve clinical oversight, site rounding, or staff credentialing that requires physical presence. The portions most likely to be remote are utilization management, care management, and insurance medical director positions.

How can I get hired as a medical director in Oregon with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior clinical role into a part-time or associate medical director position within the same organization. Oregon Health & Science University, Providence, and PeaceHealth all run physician leadership development programs that prepare clinicians for administrative responsibility. Obtaining an MBA or graduate certificate in healthcare management strengthens a candidacy considerably, as does volunteering for quality improvement committees, peer review panels, or physician advisory roles within your current practice.

Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs in Oregon?

You can find and apply to medical director jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, leadership level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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