Primary Care Physician

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Oregon State Hospital team as a Primary Care Physician where you'll provide vital medical services within a multidisciplinary setting. This role is crucial for ensuring comprehensive care for diverse patient populations, including collaboration with healthcare professionals and direct patient engagement. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible in Family or Internal Medicine. Offering a competitive benefits package, this opportunity fosters both personal and professional growth in public service medicine.

Benefits

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits

Optional life insurance and disability benefits

Vacations and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Clinical proficiency in comprehensive general medical care.
• Ability to interpret ECGs and diagnostic studies.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and hospital committee participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ambulatory medical care and support patient-centered behavioral health treatment.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in departmental meetings and hospital committees.

Skills

Clinical Expertise in Primary Care

Collaborative Approach

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Completion of an accredited residency program

Oregon medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today ! - Primary Care Physician

The Primary Care Physician role at Oregon State Hospital (OSH) – Salem offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive ambulatory medical care within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to patient-centered behavioral health treatment. This position is instrumental in ensuring patients receive high-quality general medical services, both through the onsite medical clinic and directly within inpatient units. The physician serves as a key medical resource, collaborating with psychiatrists, unit staff, and other healthcare professionals to address the complex health needs of a diverse patient population.

This role extends beyond routine primary care. The Primary Care Physician is responsible for interpreting medical studies such as ECGs and x-rays, consulting with other clinical staff, and coordinating referrals to community medical specialists as needed. A commitment to thorough documentation, clear communication, and collaborative decision-making is essential. In addition, the physician engages directly with patients' families and external agencies to support continuity of care and optimize treatment outcomes.

Professional responsibilities include active participation in hospital committees, departmental meetings, and ongoing training, reflecting OSH’s commitment to excellence in care and continual professional development. Physicians in this role also contribute to hospital support functions, including serving as the medical officer of the day (OD) on a rotating basis, which involves limited weekend and holiday coverage. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Family or Internal Medicine, hold or be eligible for Oregon medical licensure, and have completed an accredited residency. Both MDs and DOs are welcome to apply for this meaningful and multifaceted role in public service medicine.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

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.

Clinical Expertise in Primary Care
Demonstrated proficiency in providing comprehensive general medical care, including performing office procedures, interpreting diagnostic studies (e.g., ECGs, x-rays), and managing complex medical needs in both clinic and inpatient settings.

Collaborative and Consultative Approach
Ability to effectively consult with psychiatrists, unit staff, and other healthcare professionals, while also facilitating medical referrals and interpreting specialist recommendations to support integrated patient care.

Strong Communication Skills
Capable of engaging with patients, families, and external agencies to promote patient well-being, including providing medical updates, clarifying treatment plans, and addressing concerns in a professional and compassionate manner.

Commitment to Professional Development and Hospital Participation
Willingness to serve on committees, attend departmental meetings and training, and contribute to the broader hospital community through leadership and

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 .

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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 several vacancy ’s , fulltime, permanent, AFSCME represented, Primary Care Physician Classification: Physician Specialist in 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 [e-mail] , 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 dental benefits 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.

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.

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

About Us

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative.

We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars.

After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move?

Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background.

If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.