Medical Director | Obstetrics Program Providence Women's Clinics Westside

Medical Director | Obstetrics Program Providence Women's Clinics Westside

Providence Women’s Health Services in Oregon is seeking a committed and visionary Medical Director to lead clinical excellence, drive quality improvement, and guide strategic development for the obstetrical practice at Providence Women’s Clinic Westside locations in Portland, Oregon. This role includes oversight of Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), advocacy for midwifery integration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, equitable, and patient-centered obstetrical care. This is an opportunity to bring your talents forward within a mission-driven medical organization working to improve women’s obstetrical care in the Portland metro area.

Position details

• Part-time at 0.2 FTE

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the obstetrical program, ensuring alignment with Providence’s mission and values.
• Lead quality and safety initiatives, including review of clinical outcomes, sentinel events, and performance metrics.
• Supervise and support Certified Nurse Midwives, fostering a collaborative and respectful practice environment.
• Advocate for the CNM program, including strategic growth, integration into care models, and professional development.
• Collaborate with nursing, administrative, and physician leadership to develop and implement evidence-based protocols and policies.
• Represent the OB program in system-wide initiatives, committees, and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• Board-certified OB/GYN
• Minimum of 3-years of clinical experience in obstetrics
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and team-based care
• Experience working with or supervising CNMs strongly preferred

Where You’ll Work

Providence Women and Children’s Services provides integrated care to women and children across the state, offering a wide range of programs that serve patients through all phases of life. As a leader in children’s health, more babies are born at Providence hospitals than any other health system in Oregon. Providence Women and Children’s Services works in collaboration with the Providence Cancer Institute, Providence Heart Institute and other Providence specialty programs to provide complete, coordinated care to patients.

Where You’ll Live

In Portland, Oregon, you’ll find a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Home to the Portland Trail Blazers, “Rip City” offers residents endless entertainment, with eclectic art and culinary scenes, sports culture and distinct neighborhood identities. Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, and just a drive away from Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Coast, Portland offers unparalleled, year-round access to outdoor adventures.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Check out our benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran.

Job ID: 29726