Primary Care Physician

Initial Posting Date:

08/25/2025

Application Deadline:

09/30/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$24,325 - $28,160 Monthly

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Primary Care Physician

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Primary Care Physician

Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, is seeking Primary Care Physician who value providing compassionate non-psychiatric primary care , urgent Care, and chronic care. We highly appreciate leaders who relish the exhilaration of clinical challenges and possess an unquenchable thirst for expanding their knowledge and honing their skills.

Joining Oregon State Hospital means embracing a profound commitment to providing comprehensive care to our diverse patient population. We believe that every individual deserves to receive exceptional care that nurtures their physical and emotional well-being. As a Primary Care Physician , you will play a pivotal role in promoting the highest standards of compassionate healthcare.

At Oregon State Hospital, we cultivate an environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. We understand that by investing in our providers' development, we empower them to excel in their roles and positively impact the lives of those they serve.

If you are a visionary leader driven by the pursuit of clinical excellence and passionate about making a lasting difference, we invite you to join our exceptional team at Oregon State Hospital. Together, let us forge a path towards a future where outstanding care, personal growth, and innovation converge.

What’s in it for you!

• A competitive salary, with additional compensation for:

• Voluntary Call (based on hours worked)

Generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health and dental insurance

• Optional short and long-term disability insurance

• Optional term life insurance

• Fully paid retirement program

• Reimbursement for CME activities

Generous leave policy which includes:

• 11 paid holidays

• Vacation and sick leave

• Personal business leave

• Paid education leave

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Care Physician's provide ambulatory medical care for all patients at OSH - Salem, as well as other medically related services through the Medical Clinic. The Primary Care Physician also facilitates referrals of OSH-Salem patients medical specialists in the community, as necessary

• Medical Duties –

• Provide general medical ambulatory care to all patients at OSH both in a clinic setting and on the patient’s unit/ward.

• Provide interpretations of specialty recommendations and in-house procedures/studies such as ECG’s and x-rays for unit staff and psychiatrists.

• Provide telephone consultation in the area of general medicine to other OSH staff physicians and unit staff

• Refer patients to outside medical specialists, as necessary

• Communication and Contact with Patient Families – Meet with families, other agencies, or the public-at-large, as needed, to promote and enhance patient care

• Documentation of Services – Perform basic office procedures in accordance with training

• Professional Responsibilities – Serve, as assigned, on OSH committees as directed by the Medical and Allied Health Professional Staff Executive Committee. Attend Medical Department meetings and education and training seminars.

• Hospital Support Functions – Can assume responsibilities of the medical OD on weekly rotating basis to include off-grounds telephone availability after regular work hours and on-grounds medical services a minimum of four hours during holidays and weekends when on duty.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

You must possess, or have the ability to obtain:

• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine

• Satisfactory completion of a residency program in Internal or Family Medicine in the United States or Canada

• Physician's license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment and maintain the licensure throughout employment

• MD and DO's are both encouraged to apply.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Compassionate Caregiver – Demonstrates empathy and a commitment to delivering patient-centered, non-psychiatric primary, urgent, and chronic care that supports both the physical and emotional well-being of diverse patients.

• Clinical Excellence & Curiosity – Brings strong medical expertise with a drive to continuously expand knowledge, refine skills, and embrace complex clinical challenges.

• Collaborative Communicator – Works effectively with psychiatrists, unit staff, patient families, and external specialists to ensure seamless, comprehensive care.

• Leadership & Professional Integrity – Serves as a role model in upholding high standards of professional responsibility, actively contributes to hospital committees, and supports organizational goals of equity, innovation, and transparency.

• Adaptable & Reliable – Capable of handling varied responsibilities including direct patient care, specialty referrals, on-call coverage, and hospital support functions with flexibility and accountability.

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through theiremployee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

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• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!

• This announcement is for one vacancy, fulltime, permanent, AFSCME represented, Classification: Physician Specialistin Salem, Oregon.

• This is an in-office position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Senior Recruiter Barry Lein: at barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov, voice/text 503-440-6484.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dentalbenefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.