Physician - Salem Health Medical Clinic – Independence
Salem, Oregon, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Independence, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/18/24

Department: Salem Health Medical Clinic – Independence
Position Type & FTE: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
Shift Type: Days

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able to effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
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Your Role With Us:

Salem Health Medical Clinic located in the beautiful, rural community of Independence, Oregon, is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our team including 1 Family Medicine Physician, and 1 Physician Assistants. The provider hired into this position will assume responsibility for a full patient panel. Our Primary Care Providers enjoy a 4-day work week and share in a 1:20 weeks after-hours call rotation.

Salem Health Medical Clinic employs the only primary care providers in the community of approximately 10,000 residents. Independence is a younger community, with the median age being 28 years of age with a projected rate of population growth of 2.8% through 2030.

Background/Expertise:

  • Board Certification in the applicable American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Board.
    • Applicants who are not Board Certified must obtain board certification within five years from completion of the applicable Residency and/or Fellowship program for the privileges being requested at Salem Hospital
  • Demonstrate experience and current competence in the delivery of patient care for a minimum of 60 patients of various diagnoses and procedures in each of the requested age populations below in an active clinical practice reflective of the privileges requested within the last 24 months.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in the delivery of patient care in an active clinical practice preferred.

Total Rewards Offerings:

  • Up to $20,000 start bonus
  • Up to $100,000 student loan repayment
  • $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
  • 200 hours paid time off (PTO) + 40 hours for CME
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Life insurance; Short and long-term disability
  • 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness center at Salem Health main campus with 24/7 badge access
  • Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Why Salem Health?

  • Not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 644 acute-care beds
  • Largest private employer in the state of Oregon
  • Level II trauma center and Life Flight hub
  • Busiest emergency department on the West Coast
  • Magnet® designation
  • EPIC EMR
  • Designated as a Top Workplace in Oregon
  • Community members honored Salem Health nine times in the “2022 Best of the Mid-Valley” awards
  • Live amidst Oregon's Wine Country in the beautiful Willamette Valley
  • 1-hour drive to the Pacific Ocean, 1.5-hour drive to Mt. Hood, and a 45-minute drive to Portland
  • To learn more about our wonderful community and the beautiful state of Oregon visit [Register to View]

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [Register to View]