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Med Director - CARES NW

Legacy Health · Portland, OR

Posted September 17, 2026

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center · 2801 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, OR, US, 97227

Overview

Legacy is committed to delivering comprehensive and family-centered care with compassion and excellence. As we consider qualified candidates, we are committed to building a culture that values diversity and is reflective of those we care for.

We have a very clear mission at Legacy: to make life better for our patients, our community and each other. We show it every day, in everything we do. At Legacy, we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the wellness of everyone we touch and empower people to live healthier lives. If you are interested in joining a team that is making a difference, we would like to talk with you.

Legacy Health is currently seeking an experienced Medical Director for our CARES NW department.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction for CARES Northwest while conducting an active medical practice as a child abuse examiner.

Provides medical evaluations, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to alleged victims of child abuse. Provides consultation to Emergency Departments and inpatient coverage at Randall Children’s Hospital. As a specialist in the field, acts as a trainer/consultant at CARES Northwest.

Qualifications

As a condition of hire and as requested throughout employment, CARES Northwest requires child abuse background checks which are conducted through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Check Unit (BCU). This requires a signed release and authorization, and the background check includes a search of DHS systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child. If a record exists, the BCU will report the finding back to CARES Northwest and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.

Licensure

Certification/Licensure:

Medical License for Oregon.

Board Certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics, PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization Course through the American Heart Association).

BLS from the American Heart Association.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Employer

Legacy Health

Legacy Health is a locally based, nonprofit health system in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington area — six hospitals, Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, and a regional network of Legacy Medical Group clinics.

Our mission is good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Above all, we will do the right thing.

We're locally governed, which means decisions get made close to the communities they affect. If you're passionate about that mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply — even if you don't meet every qualification listed.

Livability

2,084,045
Portland population
$592K
Avg 3-bedroom home
64° / 48°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Salem
46.1 mi
Pop. 272,331
Vancouver
7.5 mi
Pop. 192,696
Gresham
11.8 mi
Pop. 112,818
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Multnomah County
—
Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$592K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,607
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
64° / 48°
Avg high / low
33.26 in
Yearly rainfall
87
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 97227
6,199
Total residents
3,046
Male residents
3,153
Female residents
Age distribution
total
6,199
0-9
196
10-19
311
20-29
1,279
30-39
2,066
40-49
630
50-59
757
60-69
830
70-79
110
80+
20
Ethnicity
White
4,201
Black Or African American
751
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
62
Asian
321
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
22
Other
64
Two Or More
778
Source: US Census Bureau
68
Walk Score — Somewhat Walkable
86
Bike Score — Very Bikeable
54
Transit Score — Good Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Portland International Airport (PDX) 4.91 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) 46.64 mi
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) 99.06 mi
Source: FAA database