Pediatrician

Pediatrician / Rural Health Clinic-Oregon

A hospital-employed Pediatrician opportunity is available in Northeast Oregon, offering a four-day workweek, schedule flexibility, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.


This is a full-time, permanent outpatient position serving children in a rural health clinic and Tier 4 Patient-Centered Medical Home.


The practice includes four physicians and one nurse practitioner, with 1:1 medical support staff and a scribe available for providers averaging 15 or more patients per day.


The position offers competitive total compensation of $305,000+, RVU production incentives, quality incentives up to $30,000 annually, and a $40,000 commencement bonus.


The surrounding region offers extensive year-round outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, boating, rock climbing, and access to alpine lakes and mountain recreation areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric care in a rural health clinic setting.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients across a broad range of primary care needs.
• Manage preventive care, acute concerns, and ongoing pediatric conditions.
• Collaborate with four physicians and one nurse practitioner as part of the pediatric care team.
• Coordinate care with on-site behavioral health and laboratory services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation through Epic EMR.
• Participate in a shared 1:4 call rotation with the physician team.
• Support a patient-centered approach to pediatric care within a Tier 4 Patient-Centered Medical Home.
• Build long-term relationships with children and families in a rural community.

Schedule

• Employment: Full-time, permanent
• Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week
• Call: 1:4, currently shared among four physicians
• Patient volume: Average 15-20 patients per day
• Scribe: Provided for providers averaging 15+ patients per day
• Weekends: Not specified
• Holidays: Not specified
• Patient contact hours: Not separately specified
• Alternate scheduling: Schedule flexibility is noted, but specific alternate schedules are not provided

Minimum Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatrics
• Pediatric physician qualified to practice in the applicable setting
• Ability to provide outpatient pediatric care
• Comfortable practicing in a rural/community-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Candidates with ties to the region or an interest in establishing a long-term rural practice are encouraged to consider the opportunity
• Candidates seeking a collaborative practice with schedule flexibility and work-life balance

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive total compensation: $305,000+
• RVU production bonus: Available based on annual threshold
• Quality incentives: Up to $30,000 annually
• Commencement bonus: $40,000
• CME/licensing/dues/subscriptions: $8,000 annually
• CME time: Paid
• Student loan assistance: Available
• Malpractice: Employer-paid professional liability coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) match
• Benefits: Full benefits package

Community


The Northeast Oregon community surrounding North Powder offers a rural lifestyle with convenient access to the mountains, forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation of the Blue Mountain region.


Residents can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, bird watching, and water sports. Nearby recreation includes the Mount Emily Recreation Area, Ladd Marsh Nature Trail and Wildlife Area, Anthony Lakes, and the Wallowa Lake area.


The region also provides access to schools, higher education, and the amenities of the surrounding Grande Ronde Valley while maintaining the pace and community feel of a smaller Oregon town.

Call to Action


If you are a Pediatrician looking for a four-day workweek, $305,000+ total compensation, strong bonus potential, and a rural practice with meaningful community impact, this opportunity is worth a conversation.


Please forward your CV for consideration.