Assistant Professor / Pediatric Endocrinologist

EndocrinologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$187k-$198k

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Job Description

Department Overview

The full-time annual base salary range for this position at an Assistant Professor rank is: $186,842 - $198,337; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink ohsu.edu a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state.

We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

About OHSULink ohsu. eduohsu's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences.

This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries.

We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations.

OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

About Portland and OregonLink travelportland. combisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf.

Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

The Division of Pediatriac Endocrinology provides clinical care to pediatric patients within Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, a 151 bed hospital-within-a-hospital associated with OHSU, and a member of NACHRI, as well as Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinics. The division of pediatric endocrinology is a highly motivated vibrant team of faculty focused on scholarship, research, and advocacy as well as providing the best teaching and clinical care in their chosen area.

The Duties of This Position Include

This position will be scheduled to provide patient care as a consultant to other inpatient services, though it is anticipated that the majority of clinical service will be provided in outpatient clinics or virutally.

The position will assume a portion of both night and weekend on-call service, typically 7-10 weeks annually. The division of pediatric endocrinology provides clinical services across alarge footprint of sites throughout the state of Oregon including the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Center.

The division of pediatric endocrinology provides educational endeavors for medical students, residents, fellows and clinical care teams within the hospital while additionally providing specific intensified training and mentorship to the pediatric endocrinology fellows.

Division members are encouraged to participate in translational research and clinical trials as well as education and administrative opportunities throughout OHSU.

Required Qualifications

  • MD/DO
  • Eligible for licensing in Oregon
  • DEA Certificate
  • Board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology
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Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals.

As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.

We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical care to pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including on-call duties. Participate in educational endeavors for medical students and fellows while engaging in translational research and clinical trials.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be eligible for medical licensing in Oregon. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology and possess a valid DEA certificate.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient ConsultationMedical Education

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$193k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $186k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo≈ 11% 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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base salary range $186,842 - $198,337
Incentive pay
Hiring bonuses
Retirement contributions