Primary Care Physician

Overview

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Primary Care Physician

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician to join our multidisciplinary team. This position provides non-psychiatric medical evaluation and treatment for adults with severe mental illness in an inpatient forensic psychiatric setting. This position works in collaboration with psychiatric attending providers, who maintain primary responsibility for the overall plan of care.

This position serves 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.

Initial Posting Date 01/26/2026
Final date to receive applications 02/28/2026
Agency Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range $22,544 - $26,099
Position Type Employee
Position Title Primary Care Physician

On-site care and setting The Oregon State Hospital provides non-psychiatric medical evaluation and treatment in an inpatient forensic psychiatric setting. On-site medical care includes cardiology with echocardiogram and EEG, podiatry, speech and language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, dentistry, and optometry. OSH partners with local hospitals for other specialties. The mission is to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on recovery and community reintegration in a safe environment.

About OSH and locations Under the direction of the Oregon Health Authority, OSH operates campuses in Salem, Junction City and Pendleton to provide patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need psychiatric inpatient care. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications must be visible in your application to be considered:

• 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.

The following attributes are identified as key to success in this role  you possess any of these, please indicate them in your application.

• Demonstrated empathy and compassion in clinical practice, with active listening, timely follow-up, and collaborative problem-solving with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Experience providing primary medical care to patients with complex mental health needs in partnership with attending psychiatrists on interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Experience managing time effectively, working independently, and meeting established timelines.
• Experience in high-acuity, unpredictable environments, maintaining calm and organized care, 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 committees, work groups, or cross-functional initiatives within a public or institutional environment.

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, (optional) cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates:
  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Follow all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates:
  Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their Workday login. Follow all submission requirements.

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