Primary Care Physician - Oregon State Hospital, Salem

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

PTA/PSLF eligibility

Retirement plan

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon State Hospital in Salem seeks a Primary Care Physician to deliver non-psychiatric medical care for adults with severe mental illness in an inpatient forensic setting. You will work closely with psychiatric teams to support integrated, whole-person treatment planning.

The role requires board–certified/board-eligible training in family or internal medicine, a US/Canada residency, and an Oregon Medical Board license.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in family medicine or internal medicine.
• Satisfactory completion of a residency program in family medicine or internal medicine in the United States or Canada.
• Physician’s license issued by the Oregon Medical Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-psychiatric medical evaluation and treatment for adults with severe mental illness in an inpatient forensic psychiatric setting.
• Collaborate with psychiatric attending providers and serve as medical consultant to the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Coordinate care with on-site services and community hospitals as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Time management

Calm under pressure

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in family or internal medicine

Residency in family or internal medicine (US/Canada)

Oregon Medical Board license

Job description

Position Title

Primary Care Physician - Oregon State Hospital, Salem

Initial Posting Date

11/02/2026

Application Deadline

/

Agency

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range

$23,108 - $26,751

Position Type

Employee

Job Description

Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority, is seeking dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physicians to join our multidisciplinary team. As OSH’s Primary Care Physician, you will provide non-psychiatric medical evaluation and treatment for adults with severe mental illness in an inpatient forensic psychiatric setting. You will work in collaboration with psychiatric attending providers, who maintain primary responsibility for the overall plan of care. You will serve as a medical consultant to the interdisciplinary treatment team, addressing acute and chronic medical conditions, supporting coordinated care, and contributing to integrated, whole‑person treatment planning. With robust on‑site medical services, including cardiology with echocardiogram and EEG, podiatry, speech and language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, dentistry, and optometry, OSH ensures comprehensive care and partners with community hospitals for additional specialties. Across our campuses in Salem, Junction City, and Pendleton, the mission of the Oregon State Hospital is to provide therapeutic, evidence‑based, patient‑centered treatment focusing on recovery and community reintegration - all in a safe environment. If you are inspired by mission‑driven work and looking to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to consider joining our team at the Oregon State Hospital. Discover what makes Oregon State Hospital a meaningful place to work by viewing our “Welcome to Oregon State Hospital” video. Click here to watch. For a full review of the position description, please click here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Board certification/board eligible in family medicine or internal medicine.
• Satisfactory completion of a residency program in family medicine or internal medicine in the United States or Canada.
• Physician’s license issued by the Oregon Medical Board.

Note: Some positions may allow for certifications/licenses at time of appointment rather than at time of application.

Desired Attributes

• Demonstrated experience applying principles of empathy and compassion in clinical practice, including active listening, timely follow‑up, and collaborative problem‑solving with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated experience providing primary medical care to patients with complex mental health needs in partnership with attending psychiatrists on interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing time effectively, working independently, and meeting established timelines and deadlines.
• Experience working effectively in a high‑acuity, unpredictable environment, while remaining calm and organized, and creating clarity and continuity of care.
• Experience providing general medicine phone consultations to physicians and staff.
• Experience representing a clinical role in public‑facing and organizational settings, including participation on committees, workgroups, or cross‑functional initiatives within a public or institutional environment.

About The Team & Benefits Of Joining

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.

Benefits

• Excellent, low‑cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The salary listed is the non‑PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I‑9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E‑Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Reminders

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Aimee Buchholz

Email: [e-mail]

Phone (text friendly): 503-509-5511

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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