Wellness Director Jobs in Oregon
Wellness Director jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where large health systems, senior living networks, and corporate campuses drive consistent demand at both program-manager and executive levels. Providence Health and Services, PeaceHealth, and Legacy Health are among the most established employers in the state with ongoing hiring for wellness leadership roles. The most in-demand specialties include employee wellness, senior and memory care programming, and integrated behavioral health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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General Purpose
This position provides support and education for nursing clinical programs.
Essential Duties
- Develop, implement, educate, and monitor clinical programs that meet Professional Nursing Standard of Care and Nursing Standard of Practice per the applicable State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association.
- Ensure that facilities follow all State and Federal Survey Regulations for Medicare and Medicaid Licensure Certification.
- Assist the Administrator and/or DON in writing plan of corrections (POC) and Allegation of Compliance
- (AOC) for any state and federal survey deficiencies cited. Approve all POC and AOC submitted to the Ottice of Inspector General (OIG).
- Monitor facility compliance with all POC submitted to OIG for recertification of Medicare and Medicaid License.
- Oversee all reportable events that are submitted to OIG which includes: reviewing and approving all reportable documents sent to OIG and assisting facility in correction of all issues identified.
- Provide training to facility Administration and/or staff as needed to meet Professional Nursing Standard of Care and Nursing Standard of Practice per the applicable State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association, and State and Federal Survey Regulations for Medicare and Medicaid Licensure Certification.
- Assist Administrator with hiring, training, and disciplinary actions for the Director of Nursing (DON).
- Conduct monthly Regional DON meetings for clinical program training and DON development.
- Create and establish Regional clinical, MDS, dietary, social services and regulatory policies; And educate and provide these policies to facilities.
- Assist DON in staffing structure and nursing PPD.
- Conduct visits to the facility to assess, train, and monitor Administrative staff. Create action plans as needed to facilitate growth and development.
- Attend Regional Operations meetings and give clinical insight as requested by the Director of Operations (DOP).
- Attend all Regional meetings requested by the Director of Operations.
- Provide oversight and direction to the MDS department. In states with case-mix reimbursement, provide education and training for Medicare and Medicaid utilization and reimbursement. Monitor Myers and Stauffer reports and assist in case-mix index (CMI) development.
- Conduct Regional monthly MDS meetings for training and CMI development. Monitor and assist as needed, RAC audits received from Insurance, State or CMS.
- Assist facilities with any Human Resource issues as needed.
- Develop Regional tracking and trending reports for clinical metrics regarding CMS 5-star rating. Assist facilities in achieving 5-star rating in all categories.
- Develop Regional Clinical reports monitoring high risk liability areas and assist facilities in areas of concern to alleviate liability risk.
- Work with Liability Insurance company visits, POC and high-risk areas of concern.
- Assist Regional and or company defense attorneys as needed with any lawsuits, depositions, reports, and document production.
- Review all record requests for appropriate documents for release. Notify DOP and company attorney with adverse events or liability concerns.
- Review and audit medical record as requested by attorney and write preliminary report or risk analysis.
- May be required to act as an onsite Interim DON.
Supervisory Requirements
This position will have supervision responsibilities and clinical oversight.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent
Accredited Nursing Program Degree Master's Degree in Nursing preferred 20+ years of Clinical and Management experience preferred. Preferred experience: MDS certified, Legal Nurse Consultant or Risk Management experience; previous Regional or Corporate Nurse experience; experience with CMS/OIG surveys including Jeopardy citations. PCC knowledge
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have above average knowledge/skills in Microsoft Office Suite, payroll systems and human resource systems.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator. Travel by auto or airline will be required minimum of 25% of the time
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information
Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above.
They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
Pay Range: $145,000- $155,000
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in wellness director jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon licensure or certification recognized by the Oregon Health Authority in a relevant health discipline
- Bachelor's degree or higher in health promotion, public health, kinesiology, or a related field
- Minimum of three to five years of wellness program development or health promotion leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and multidisciplinary wellness teams
- Proficiency with wellness technology platforms, health risk assessment tools, and outcome reporting systems
- Strong communication and coaching skills for engaging diverse employee or resident populations
Wellness Director Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a wellness director in Oregon?
Most wellness director roles in Oregon require a bachelor's degree in health promotion, public health, kinesiology, or a closely related field, with a master's degree preferred for senior positions. Oregon does not issue a single state license specific to wellness directors, but many employers require credentials such as the Certified Health Education Specialist, the Certified Wellness Practitioner, or an Oregon-recognized clinical license for roles in senior care or behavioral health settings.
Which companies hire wellness directors in Oregon?
Companies currently hiring wellness directors in Oregon include Cascade Living, PACS, and Cogir Senior Living, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oregon's concentration of large integrated health systems and mission-driven senior living organizations makes it one of the more active markets for wellness leadership on the West Coast.
Which Oregon cities have the most wellness director jobs?
Portland, Salem, and Sandy have the most wellness director openings in Oregon. Portland dominates because it is home to the headquarters and major campuses of the state's largest health systems and a dense corporate sector with established employee wellness programs, while Salem and Eugene contribute steady openings through regional hospital networks and state government wellness initiatives.
Are there remote wellness director jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Wellness director roles are largely on-site because the work involves direct program delivery, team oversight, and hands-on engagement with employees or residents. About 0% of wellness director openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to focus on program design, vendor management, or population health strategy rather than day-to-day in-person programming.
How can I get hired as a wellness director in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a coordinator or specialist role in an adjacent area such as employee benefits, health coaching, fitness programming, or community health education. Large Oregon health systems including Providence and Legacy Health hire health educators and wellness coordinators who can advance into director roles over time. Earning a Certified Health Education Specialist credential or completing a public health practicum at an Oregon university strengthens applications considerably for candidates without direct management experience.
Where can I find and apply to wellness director jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to wellness director jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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