Emergency Medicine Medical Director

Emergency Medicine Medical Director

McMinnville, OregonPosted 4mo agoattending physician
~$410,000SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 5 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Emergency MedicineFull-timeApproximately 60–80 clinical hours per month plus administrative responsibilities

Overview

Location
McMinnville, Oregon
Schedule
Approximately 60–80 clinical hours per month plus administrative responsibilities
SalaryDr Signal range
$385k – $415k

5 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Independent physician-owned democratic group · Community Emergency Department / Level III Trauma Center

Role summary

An independent, physician-owned democratic emergency medicine group is seeking a Board Certified Emergency Medicine physician to transition into a Medical Director role over 6–12 months at Willamette Valley Medical Center, a 60-bed Level III Trauma Center in McMinnville, Oregon. The position offers approximately 60–80 clinical hours monthly plus administrative duties, with a compensation package including a Medical Director stipend, productivity/bonus structure, and K-1 partnership model.

What the posting highlights

  • Independent physician-owned group staffing hospital ED; stable hospital agreement through 2030
  • Care setting: Outpatient/ED only
  • Patient population: Broad-spectrum community emergency medicine, greater Willamette Valley region

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$385k–$415k · $410k median
$381kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$419k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$385k – $415k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
5 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$385k–$415k · $410k median
$381kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$419k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 5 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Independent physician-owned democratic group
Facility type
Community Emergency Department / Level III Trauma Center
Beds
60
Trauma level
Level III
Patient population
Broad-spectrum community emergency medicine, greater Willamette Valley region
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Oregon
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Independent physician-owned democratic group

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Questions to ask the employer

  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Approximately 60–80 clinical hours per month plus administrative responsibilities
Shift type
Clinical shifts plus administrative time
Patient volume
26,000 annual ED visits; 22-bed Emergency Department; 1.5–2.0 patients per hour
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient/ED only
Coverage model
Independent physician-owned group staffing hospital ED; stable hospital agreement through 2030
Admin burden
Significant — Medical Director responsibilities include physician scheduling, operational oversight, quality/patient flow initiatives, physician mentorship and recruitment, hospital administration collaboration, and departmental strategy; 6–12 month leadership transition planned
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
72%

Full description

Location: McMinnville, Oregon outside of Portland, Oregon

Organization: Independent Democratic Emergency Medicine Group - Medical Director Opportunity

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join our long-standing independent physician-owned group as part of a planned Medical Director transition. This is a unique opportunity to step into a stable, democratic emergency medicine practice that has served the community since the mid-1970s. The group staffs the Emergency Department at Willamette Valley Medical Center, a 60-bed Level III Trauma Center serving the greater Willamette Valley region.

The current Medical Director has been with the group since 2007 and is seeking the right physician leader for a gradual leadership transition over the next 6-12 months.

Medical Director Role, Compensation, and Benefits

The Medical Director role includes:
  • Approximately 60-80 clinical hours monthly plus Administrative responsibilities
  • This position offers a pathway into the Medical Director role over approximately 6-12 months.
  • Board Certified in Emergency Medicine with prior leadership experience preferred
  • Minimum 7+ years of post-training experience preferred
  • Physician scheduling and operational oversight
  • Collaboration with hospital administration and medical staff leadership
  • Quality and patient flow initiatives
  • Physician mentorship and recruitment
  • Departmental strategy and leadership development


The group places significant emphasis on:
  • Collegiality and professionalism
  • Strong communication and conflict-management skills
  • Relationship-building ability, clinical credibility and operational leadership
  • Long-term cultural fit within the partnership


Compensation & Benefits
  • Lucrative compensation package with monthly Medical Director stipend plus clinical, productivity, and bonus structure
  • Partnership compensation structure with quarterly bonus distributions
  • Company-paid malpractice and disability coverage
  • Group health insurance, custom 401(k) structure, K-1 partnership model
  • Relocation assistance available


Practice Highlights
  • Independent physician-owned democratic group
  • 26,000 annual ED visits with 22-bed Emergency Department
  • Level III Trauma Center
  • Stable hospital agreement through 2030
  • Broad-spectrum community emergency medicine - 1.5-2.0 patients per hour
  • AI-assisted documentation tools utilized by much of the group
  • Strong physician autonomy and collaborative culture


Location Highlights - McMinnville, Oregon

Located in the heart of Oregon wine country, McMinnville is consistently recognized as one of the most desirable small-city communities in the Pacific Northwest for physicians and families seeking long-term lifestyle balance, outdoor recreation, and access to major metropolitan amenities without living in a large urban environment.

  • Walkable historic downtown filled with boutique restaurants, wineries, breweries, coffee shops, and tasting rooms
  • S trong public schools, family-oriented neighborhoods, a mild four-season Pacific Northwest climate
  • The region has also developed a nationally recognized food and wine culture, including multiple -nominated chefs and restaurants throughout Oregon wine country, further elevating the area's appeal for physicians and families seeking a high-quality lifestyle


The surrounding region provides exceptional year-round access to Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, surfing, paddleboarding, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, kayaking, and camping. Residents enjoy close proximity to waterfalls, forests, rivers, mountain terrain, and the Oregon coastline, making the area especially attractive for physicians and families who value an active outdoor lifestyle and easy access to nature throughout all four seasons.

How to Apply

Apply today or reach out directly for more information:

Contact: Bobby Anson - ranson@emrecruits.com

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