Chief Medical Officer
Tillamook County Community Health Centers
Tillamook, OR
Lead a Mission-Driven Medical Team in a Beautiful Coastal Enviornment
Overview
Centermark Placements has been retained by Tillamook Community Health Centers (TCHC) to recruit for the position of Chief Medical Officer as the current CMO of 8 years will soon be retiring.
TCHC is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and part of the Tillamook County Health & Human Services Department. For over three decades, the organization has provided high-quality, affordable healthcare to the community, celebrating its 30th year as an FQHC in 2025.
TCHC has 6 medical providers and 70 staff, serving 6,500 patients. Healthcare services are delivered through the main clinic in Tillamook, a satellite site (with pharmacy and primary care services), and a mobile clinic that brings care to rural communities where transportation is a barrier. As an FQHC, the organization provides care for everyone in the community regardless of ability to pay.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Lifestyle & Location
Enjoy year-round hiking, world-class fishing, surfing, golfing, and off-road recreation along the Oregon Coast, with Portland’s arts, dining, and cultural amenities just 90 minutes away
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Competitive Compensation & Outstanding Retirement Plan
Competitive salary, sign-on bonus, relocation support, strong health insurance benefits, and a county pension plan (PERS)
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Broader System Integration
As part of the Tillamook County Health & Human Services Department, TCHC is uniquely integrated with public health, behavioral health, and community wellness initiatives.
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Supportive Team & Stable Transition:
Step into a well-functioning organization with cohesive, mission-aligned providers and a smooth handoff from a long-standing CMO.
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Growth & Vision
Lead initiatives including facility expansion, new care delivery models, and a multi-partner Rural Health Network Development Grant focused on data sharing and rural access.
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Organizational Development
Shape and strengthen care delivery models, including Patient-Centered Medical Home, integrated behavioral health, and public health services, while advancing quality improvement and alignment across the system
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Regional Leadership Presence
Opportunity to participate in statewide networks such as the Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) and provider/leadership workgroups, offering a peer network of CMOs and Medical Directors for collaboration and best-practice sharing
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Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy focused administrative time to shape strategy and quality initiatives while still maintaining your clinical connection. The provider team you'll manage has a goal 12–14 patients/8 hr. shift, allowing for thoughtful, relationship-based care rather than volume-driven medicine.
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Team Culture
Lead a talented and cohesive provider group that is deeply motivated to serve underserved patients and truly operates as a “work family.” Providers genuinely enjoy working together and often connect outside of work for outdoor activities and adventures. The current CMO emphasized that the people and positive, supportive culture have been a major reason she has remained with the organization over the years.
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EPIC EHR
Work with the in-house Epic Analyst to optimize workflows, leverage dashboards, and explore emerging AI-enabled tools to enhance access, efficiency, and quality of care
Background Profile
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MD/DO or Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) with leadership experience
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Passionate about community health and serving underserved populations
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Skilled in leading teams, quality improvement, and data-driven decision-making
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Collaborative and mission-oriented with a desire for a balanced lifestyle
Tillamook, Oregon – Your Gateway to Adventure
Tillamook is a dream destination for anyone who loves the outdoors. Here, rugged coastline, expansive beaches, and lush forests set the stage for endless adventure—hike dramatic coastal trails, kayak quiet estuaries, fish or crab in pristine waters, or surf world-class waves. On weekends, explore hidden waterfalls, ride the Three Capes Scenic Loop, or camp under the stars in the Tillamook State Forest.
With nature at your doorstep and Portland just over an hour away, you’ll have the perfect balance of adventure, community, and accessibility—every day feels like a chance to explore something new.