Assistant Medical Director

Position Summary

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

• 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

Administrative Expectations

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Earn monthly performance-driven bonuses through a transparent and achievable program
• Company-wide quarterly events and quarterly provider dinners at local Portland restaurants
• Monthly 1:1 meetings with our Chief Medical Officer to chart your professional development and career path
• Monthly birthday/anniversary recognitions and shout-outs in our company newsletter
• Increased benefits, regular performance reviews, and annual work anniversary awards for long-term commitment
• Designated Clinician Liaison to remove administrative hurdles