Hospitalist Physician - Clinical Associate

About the Role

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH), in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University, is seeking Hospitalists to join our established Hospitalist Division in Astoria, Oregon. This opportunity allows you to provide hospitalist services at a Critical Access Hospital on the Oregon Coast while maintaining an affiliation with Oregon’s only academic medical center. The physician-led hospitalist program prioritizes person-centered care and offers a balanced work-life schedule with a 158 annual shift requirement, averaging 13.2 twelve-hour shifts per month (including day and night shifts). Tele-intensivists are available for consultation on all ICU patients, and the collaborative hospitalist division includes daily Advanced Practice Provider (APP) coverage. CMH is a growing and financially strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospitalist services at a Critical Access Hospital.
• Collaborate with a physician-led hospitalist program focused on person-centered care.
• Work an average of 13.2 twelve-hour shifts per month, including day and night shifts.
• Consult with tele-intensivists for ICU patient care.
• Work within a collaborative hospitalist division that includes daily APP coverage.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted Oregon Medical License.
• DEA Certificate.
• ACLS Certification.

Benefits

• Shift-based compensation model with differential for night shifts.
• $20,000 hiring bonus.
• $5,000 annual CME stipend.
• Relocation bonus or hospital-owned housing provided during scheduled shifts.
• Comprehensive benefits, including retirement plan options with employer matching contributions.

About Columbia Memorial Hospital

CMH is the fastest-growing rural hospital in Oregon, serving the healthcare needs of the northern Oregon coast through a collaborative relationship with Oregon Health & Science University. As a full-service critical access hospital, CMH is a not-for-profit, independent, Planetree-Gold Certified organization where person-centered care is a priority. The hospital and its clinics employ over 900 staff, including a diverse medical team of more than 100 physicians and advanced practice professionals across surgical, non-surgical, and primary care specialties.

Location

Astoria, Oregon, has been recognized as a top place to live by numerous publications. The area offers natural beauty, small-town charm, and a vibrant arts and restaurant scene. Outdoor recreation opportunities include hiking, beachcombing, tide-pooling, golfing, fishing, zip-lining, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, hunting, and surfing. This opportunity provides a nurturing environment for professional and personal growth.