Physician Psychiatric-Mental Health - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Psychiatry opportunity in La Grande, Oregon offering $385K+ earning potential, $30K sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, and a 4-day work week. Join a growing outpatient behavioral health team with strong therapy support, Epic EMR, and no shortage of demand. Enjoy practicing in a collaborative, mission-driven environment surrounded by the Blue Mountains, with incredible outdoor recreation, affordable living, and exceptional work-life balance in the Pacific Northwest.

Total compensation potential exceeding $385,000 annually.  Competitive base salary plus quality incentive bonuses up to $45,500.  $30,000 commencement/sign-on bonus.  Student loan assistance available.  $8,000 annual CME allowance plus paid CME time.  Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan with 401(k) match.  Paid malpractice coverage.  Relocation assistance provided.  Hospital-employed, full-time permanent position.  Excellent work-life balance with four 10-hour workdays per week.  Outpatient-only Behavioral Health Clinic.  Join an established behavioral health team with one full-time psychiatrist and six experienced LCSWs.  Average patient volume of approximately 14-18 patients per day.  Scribe support available for providers averaging 15+ patients daily.  Modern clinic with 30+ exam rooms.  Epic EMR platform in place.  Recently awarded a $2.2 million grant to expand behavioral health, primary care, and workforce training services.  Growing and expanding critical access hospital with strong administrative support.  Level IV Trauma Center.  Collaborative and mission-driven environment focused on patient-centered psychiatric care.  Opportunity to make a significant impact in an underserved rural community.  Independent, not-for-profit healthcare system with long-standing regional reputation.  Recognized multiple times as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital nationally.  Named among Newsweek's America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces.  "Most Wired" healthcare recognition for innovation and technology integration.  Tier 5 PCPCH Certification, the highest level available for patient-centered primary care in Oregon.  Located in scenic La Grande, Oregon in the foothills of the Blue Mountains.  Surrounded by the Eagle Cap, Wallowa, and Elkhorn mountain ranges.  Outstanding year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, kayaking, hunting, camping, bird watching, and rock climbing.  Nearby attractions include Mount Emily Recreation Area, Wallowa Lake, Anthony Lakes, Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, and Hot Lake Springs.  Excellent school systems and strong family-friendly community atmosphere.  Home to Eastern Oregon University and an OHSU School of Nursing campus.  Affordable cost of living with minimal traffic and easy access to nature.  Ideal opportunity for psychiatrists seeking meaningful community impact, schedule flexibility, strong compensation, and exceptional quality of life.