Job Number: REQ-188166

Application Deadline: 11/30/2025

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $22,544 - $26,099 Monthly

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Primary Care Physician

To bypass the application system, please email a current CV or resume to cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov or barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov.  

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  -  Primary Care Physician 

Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Who Need It Most 

Are you a dedicated physician seeking a role where your expertise can profoundly impact lives? Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority, invites you to join our mission-driven team in providing ambulatory medical care for all patients at OSH. We are looking for compassionate and skilled physicians who thrive on clinical challenges, value interdisciplinary collaboration, and are committed to helping individuals achieve successful transitions back to community living. We are looking for leaders who embrace clinical challenges and are eager to expand their knowledge and skills.

A Leader in Recovery-Focused Mental Health Treatment

With campuses in Salem and Junction City, the Oregon State Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and CMS-certified facility serving individuals under civil and forensic commitment. Our hospital provides vital services to individuals experiencing serious mental illness—helping them regain stability, improving functionality, and preparing for reintegration into their communities. Our team of over 40 psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners work together to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive and collegial environment.

A Place to Grow, Lead, and Inspire

At OSH, we foster professional growth through rich clinical experiences, leadership opportunities, and academic partnerships. Through our affiliation with Oregon Health & Science University, staff enjoy access to regular grand rounds, continuing medical education, and the opportunity to teach and mentor future mental health professionals. Whether you are experienced in forensic psychiatry, geriatric care, or general adult psychiatry, we welcome your expertise and offer the support you need to thrive in your role. 

What will you do? 

The Primary Care Physician role at Oregon State Hospital in 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.    

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.  

To view the entire position description, please click here.   

What are we 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 list contains skills and experience 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 collaboration.  

What’s in it for you? 

A collegial staff of 40+ board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, including forensic and geriatric specialists.

Partnership with Oregon Health & Science University, offering: 

• Regular grand rounds 

• Free continuing medical education 

• Access to specialists for services such as electroconvulsive therapy 

• Competitive salary with additional compensation for psychiatric duty, voluntary call, and board certifications 

Generous benefits package including: 

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance 

• Fully paid retirement program 

• Reimbursement for CME activities 

• Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, paid education leave, and 11 paid holidays 

• Opportunities to teach residents, medical students, and fellows 

• Leadership training, unit rotations, and forensic evaluation rotations for certified forensic psychiatrists 

• A fully staffed on-site medical and dental clinic for patient care support 

If you are a dedicated physician ready to combine clinical leadership, direct patient care, and program oversight to improve outcomes for some of Oregon’s most complex behavioral health cases, we invite you to join our team.    

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.  

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements. 

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements. 

  After You Apply: 

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them. 

• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application. 

• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.    

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 Senior Recruiters Cyndi Phipps-Roman by email to cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov or by phone/voice/text at 503-569-0066 or Barry Lein by email to barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov or by phone/voice/text at 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. 

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). 

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon. 

  Additional Details 

• 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 affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do 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.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.  

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

About Oregon Health Authority

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state. OHA will transform the health care system in Oregon by: Improving the lifelong health of Oregonians Increasing the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians Lowering or containing the cost of care so it's affordable to everyone OHA knows what it needs to do to improve health care: focus on health and preventive care, provide care for everyone and reduce waste in the health care system. OHA includes most of the state's health care programs, including Public Health and the Oregon Health Plan. This gives the state greater purchasing and market power to begin tackling issues with costs, quality, lack of preventive care and health care access. The Health Authority is working to fundamentally improve how health care is delivered and paid for, but because poor health is only partially due to lack of medical care, OHA will also be working to reduce health disparities and to broaden the state's focus on prevention.

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