Physician

Benton-County-Oregon; Sweet Home (OR); On-site; USD 224,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Salary raises at 6 & 12 months

Job summary

CHC Benton and Linn Counties seeks a dedicated Physician to deliver comprehensive primary care in a team-based, patient-centered setting. You will manage panels of 700–1,200 patients, coordinate care across disciplines and support health equity in a high-volume environment.

You can expect a competitive salary of $223,830–$276,439 with annual raises, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and loan forgiveness eligibility. Opportunities to teach residents and students add to the role.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited program.
• Current Oregon physician license with prescriptive authority or ability to obtain by start date.
• National board certification in family medicine.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• BLS certification.
• Credentialing and privileging eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care across lifespan in ambulatory setting.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; coordinate follow-up.
• Lead care teams via huddles and care plans.
• Manage patient panels focusing on prevention and equity.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support whole-person care.
• Participate in peer review, quality improvement, and organizational development.

Skills

Team-based care

Panel management

Care coordination

Quality improvement

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in family medicine

Oregon license + DEA

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Benton County is seeking a dedicated and passionate Physician.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center serving communities across Benton and Linn Counties. The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC) provide integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and treatment for substance use disorders. As Physician, you will deliver high-quality, comprehensive primary care in a team-based, patient-centered setting focused on prevention, chronic disease management, timely access, whole-person care, and health equity. To allow the time to deliver high-quality care to patients with complex needs, our practitioners manage panels between 700 and 1,200 patients and see about 14 patients per day. After-hours calls are shared among the full primary care group and supported by a nurse triage line that manages the vast majority of after-hours requests. Our providers have the option to teach medical residents from several organizations as well as medical students from the local medical school.

About the role:

• Annual Salary Range: $223,830 - $276,439

  • You will be eligible to receive a salary raise at 6 months, then again at 12 months, as long as your performance is in good standing.

  • $10,000 Sign-on Bonus at time of hire
  • Loan forgiveness eligibility
• Serve as the primary care provider for empaneled patients across the lifespan in an ambulatory setting.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions; prescribe and manage medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Order, interpret, communicate, and follow up on laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic tests within established timelines.
• Lead and coordinate care team activities through huddles, written care plans, coaching, and collaboration across disciplines.
• Manage an assigned patient panel using evidence-based strategies that support continuity, prevention, chronic disease management, and closure of care gaps.
• Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, nursing, public health, and community partners to support whole-person care.
• Support Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) standards, including access, accountability, continuity, coordination, person- and family-centered care, and equity.
• Participate in peer review, quality improvement, population health, patient safety, and organizational practice development.
• Provide care at other clinic locations or cross-cover other providers based on patient care and operational needs; participate in after-hours or backup call responsibilities as assigned.

Why join CHC

Be a part of an established FQHC that has served the region since 2004 and is the medical home for more than 11,000 patients across five clinics and two countries. Practice in a collaborative care model that integrates physical health, behavioral health, dental care, and community-based supports. Work in PCPCH-certified clinics with a strong focus on prevention, disease management, access, and improved health outcomes. Serve communities with HPSA ratings between 17 to 25 and qualify for National Health Service Corps and other loan repayment programs.

The first review of applications will be on November 10, 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICIAN

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy program appropriate to the population served.
• Current unencumbered Oregon Physician license with prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Current national board certification appropriate for full spectrum family medicine practice.
• Current DEA registration, or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain credentialing and privileging in accordance with organizational standards.

Special Requirements:

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license or ability to obtain one by date of hire.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a community health center. FQHC, or other ambulatory care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead care teams and work respectfully and effectively with staff at all levels.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.
• Strong documentation, coding, time management, and customer service skills, with comfort using the electronic health record during patient visits.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Primary care, preventive care, chronic disease management, and evidence-based medicine.
• Team-based care, panel management, care coordination, and quality improvement.
• Ability to maintain productivity, patient access, schedule management, and documentation timeliness in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, cultural responsiveness, and a nonjudgmental approach in patient and staff interactions.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in urgent, high-volume, or stressful situations.
• Delivers comprehensive, full-spectrum family medicine or patients of all ages, supporting continuity of care across the lifespan.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Christine Mosbaugh, Primary Care Division Director, CHC Benton and Linn Counties

Benton County Health Clinics

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

BENEFITS

Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

$0 Health Insurance Premium!

• Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
• In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
  • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)!
• The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
• Loan Forgiveness eligibility

A free award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D (100,000), Life (10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!

Annual Salary Range: $223,830 - $276,439

• You will be eligible to receive a salary raise at 6 months, then again at 12 months, as long as your performance is in good standing.

Salary Placement

Your application will be used to determine salary placement based on a pay equity assessment. Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. For further information, please click on the link Oregon Pay Equity Law for more details.

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Working and Living in Benton County

Living and working in the heart of the Willamette Valley offers unparalleled access to the great outdoors. The courthouse is located less than a mile from the Willamette River with excellent fishing and recreational activities. The beautiful Oregon coast is just over an hour away and has plenty of options for fantastic day trips to the beach, surfing, and hiking. You will also have easy access to the Coastal and Cascade mountain ranges for hiking, backpacking, and famous mountain biking trails. In the winter, several ski resorts are available to enjoy your weekends year-round.

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