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Legacy Health
Portland, Oregon

Geriatrician

GeriatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$240k-$282k

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Job Description

Overview

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, at Legacy Health, our mission is doing what’s best for our patients, our people, our community, and our world. We aim to improve the health of everyone we care for––to create a legacy that truly lives on.

Ours is a legacy of health and community. Of respect and responsibility. Of quality and innovation.

Legacy Medical Group - Geriatrics assessment clinics located in the Portland metro area (Good Samaritan and Meridian Park) provide comprehensive and high-quality consultative services to manage complex geriatrics issues. Our board-certified Geriatricians and Geriatric psychiatrist collaborate with primary care providers assisting in the management of dementia, dementia related behaviors, falls, functional decline, medication review, depression, anxiety, capacity and living situations, patient and family education along with other geriatric related questions.

Come join our team and create your own legacy!

Legacy Physicians Enjoy Benefits Such As

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Relocation allowance
  • Full benefits package
  • Teaching opportunities
  • And many more
  • Salary Based Compensation Plan Starting Ranging from $239,625 - $281,912 annually
  • Location & Lifestyle: Portland, Oregon

The spectacular Columbia River Gorge and majestic Cascade Mountains surround Portland. The beautiful ocean beaches of the northwest and fantastic skiing at Mt. Hood are all within a 60-minute drive. The temperate four-season climate, spectacular views and abundance of cultural and outdoor activities, along with five-star restaurants, sporting attractions, and outstanding schools, make the Pacific Northwest an ideal place to live.

As a nationally known and respected health care provider, Legacy Health offers an outstanding work environment, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Learn more about us and apply on our website at legacyhealth.org.

Responsibilities

Responsible for direct patient care of older adults, teaching, and administrative duties under the direction of the LMG Geriatrics Medical Director.

Qualifications

M.D. or D. O

Approved residency in internal medicine or family practice

Licensure

  • Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Practice
  • Certified added qualification in Geriatrics
  • Medical License for the applicable state

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: legacyhealth.org

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Dementia managementClinical assessment

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 32 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 69% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$240k–$282kPhysician median $275k (middle half $263k–$300k)146 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$252k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Oregon359 active22,747 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 69% no call · 75% no weekends32 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon Physician listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 17% offer loan repayment359 active listings, Nov 2026
Geriatrics hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 41 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 58 postings, 54 closed
New Geriatrics listings260 in the last 30 days223 the 30 days before (+17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Geriatrics Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 8 employers
3
<$275k
2
$275k-300k
3
$300k-325k
2
$325k-350k
17
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 8 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
13% this job
PSLF eligible
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician, Geriatrics (Sutter Senior Care) (Sacramento, CA)

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$334k-$371k
#2

Geriatrician - Greenville, NC

Vohra Physicians · Greenville, North Carolina

$200k-$350k
#3

Geriatrician - Beeville, TX

$200k-$350k
#4

Geriatrician - Fredericksburg, TX

$200k-$350k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Geriatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 191 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Legacy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Portland, OR
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Relocation allowance
Full benefits package
Teaching opportunities

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.