Family Medicine Physician Job at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, OR

Chief of Primary Care Opportunity - Shape the Future of Primary Care in Eastern Oregon!

Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief of Primary Care to lead our robust, quality-driven, and patient-focused primary care program. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, ensuring excellence in care delivery for our community while advancing your career.

Position Overview - 70% Clinical | 30% Leadership

This role offers the unique opportunity to balance hands-on patient care with strategic leadership. You will oversee Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine services while working collaboratively with system leadership to advance quality, performance, and provider engagement.

Key Highlights of This Opportunity

Base Salary: $340,000 – $385,000
Incentives: Production-based and quality bonuses

• Generous bonuses and production-based incentives

• Additional quality performance bonus

• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for employees and their families (medical, dental, vision)

• Robust support from experienced clinical and administrative teams

• State-of-the-art clinic facilities and surgical services

• Independent, financially stable organization with zero long-term debt

• Thriving community with affordable cost of living and exceptional access to outdoor recreation

At a time when many healthcare systems are scaling back, Good Shepherd is growing. We’re expanding access to specialty care and investing in programs that make a meaningful difference—backed by a strong financial position and a clear vision for the future.

Responsibilities

Patient Care (70%)

• Provide direct patient care in primary care settings.
• Serve as a clinical role model and mentor to physicians and healthcare providers within the department.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient care, ensuring compliance with medical best practices and regulatory requirements.

Administrative and Clinical Leadership (30%)

• Physician Recruitment & Retention: Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining high-quality providers.
• Quality Metrics: Monitor and oversee primary care quality metrics, collaborating with the quality team to implement improvements.
• Physician Performance: Evaluate and enhance provider performance through feedback, mentorship, and development plans.
• Program Growth & Development: Lead the expansion of primary care services, including serving as the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Medical Director and supporting Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) initiatives.
• Budget Management: Partner with leadership to prepare and manage departmental budgets.
• Referral Outreach: Work collaboratively with internal and external departments to improve referral processes and patient care continuity.
• Committee Involvement: Participate in quality and operations committees, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement action plans to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine.
• Active medical license in Oregon (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a primary care setting.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in healthcare.
• Expertise in healthcare quality metrics and performance improvement.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Experience leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams.