Hospitalist Physician - Clinical Associate

Oregon Health & Science University; Oregon; On-site; USD 348,000 - 383,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Hiring bonus

CME stipend

Relocation/housing assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University, seeks Hospitalists to join our established division. The full‑time base salary ranges from $348,376 to $383,213 and may include bonuses and additional benefits.

Physicians provide hospitalist services at a Critical Access Hospital with a physician‑led team, tele-intensivist support, and daily APP coverage. A 158 shift/year schedule supports work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted Oregon Medical License.
• DEA certificate and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospitalist services at a Critical Access Hospital on the Oregon Coast.
• Be part of a physician‑led program prioritizing person‑centered care.
• Work‑life balance with an 158 annual shift requirement.
• Average of 13.2, 12‑hour shifts per month including day and night shifts.
• Tele-intensivists available for ICU consultations.
• Collaborative hospitalist division with daily APP coverage.

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine

Active, unrestricted Oregon Medical License

DEA Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Department Overview

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University are seeking Hospitalists to join our established Hospitalist Division in Astoria, Oregon.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $348,376-$383,213; commensurate with experience. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

Function/Duties of Position

Opportunity to provide hospitalist services at a Critical Access Hospital on the Oregon Coast while having an affiliation with the state of Oregon’s only academic medical center.

• Physician led hospitalist program where person-centered care is prioritized.
• Prioritize work-life balance with a 158 annual shift requirement.
• Average of 13.2, 12-hour shifts per month including day and night shifts.
• Tele-intensivists are available for consultation on all ICU patients.
• Collaborative hospitalist division with daily APP coverage.
• Growing and financially strong organization.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified/board-eligible in Internal Medicine
• Active, unrestricted Oregon Medical License
• DEA Certificate ACLS Certification

Additional Details

Compensation and Benefits

• Shift based compensation model with differential for night shifts.
• $20,000 hiring bonus.
• $5,000 annual CME stipend.
• Relocation bonus or hospital owned housing provided during scheduled shifts.
• Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan options with employer matching contributions.

About Columbia Memorial Hospital

CMH is the fastest growing rural hospital in Oregon, serving the healthcare needs of the northern Oregon coast with a collaborative relationship with Oregon Health & Science University. Our full-service critical access hospital is a not-for-profit, independent, Planetree-Gold Certified organization where person-centered care is a priority. Our growing hospital and clinics employ over 900 employees, which includes a diverse professional medical staff of more than 100 physicians and advanced practice professionals including surgical, non-surgical and primary care specialties.

Why Astoria, Oregon?

Astoria, Oregon, has been listed as a top place to live by numerous magazines and websites. The natural beauty of the North Oregon Coast, the friendliness of small-town life, and the vibrant arts and restaurant scene make this a great place to live. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, award-winning dining, history, festivals or family fun, we have it all. The Northern Oregon Coast gives easy access to unlimited outdoor recreation including hiking, beachcombing, tide-pooling, golfing, fishing, zip-lining, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, hunting and surfing. This opportunity offers a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally.

Contact

For more information, please visit https://www.columbiamemorial.org or contact Amanda Judd at [e-mail] or 503-494-5940.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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