Hospitalist Physician - Clinical Associate

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Department Overview

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University are seeking Hospitalists to join our established Hospitalist Division in Astoria, Oregon.

Function/Duties of Position

  • Opportunity to provide hospitalist services at a Critical Access Hospital on the Oregon Coast while having an affiliation with the state of Oregon’s only academic medical center.
  • Physician led hospitalist program where person-centered care is prioritized.
  • Prioritize work-life balance with a 158 annual shift requirement.
  • Average of 13.2, 12-hour shifts per month including day and night shifts.
  • Tele-intensivists are available for consultation on all ICU patients.
  • Collaborative hospitalist division with daily APP coverage.
  • Growing and financially strong organization.

Required Qualifications

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

Compensation and 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 with a collaborative relationship with Oregon Health & Science University.

Our full-service critical access hospital is a not-for-profit, independent, Planetree-Gold Certified organization where person-centered care is a priority.

Our growing hospital and clinics employ over 900 employees, which includes a diverse professional medical staff of more than 100 physicians and advanced practice professionals including surgical, non-surgical and primary care specialties.

Why Astoria, Oregon?

Astoria, Oregon, has been listed as a top place to live by numerous magazines and websites. The natural beauty of the North Oregon Coast, the friendliness of small-town life, and the vibrant arts and restaurant scene make this a great place to live.

Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, award-winning dining, history, festivals or family fun, we have it all. The Northern Oregon Coast gives easy access to unlimited outdoor recreation including hiking, beachcombing, tide-pooling, golfing, fishing, zip-lining, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, hunting and surfing.

This opportunity offers a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally.

Contact

For more information, please visit https://www.columbiamemorial.org or contact Amanda Judd at juddam@ohsu.edu or 503-494-5940.

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 hospitalist services at a Critical Access Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, focusing on person-centered care. Collaborate with a physician-led division and tele-intensivists to manage patients, including those in the ICU.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine. An active Oregon Medical License, DEA Certificate, and ACLS Certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareICU ConsultationClinical CareAcute Care

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.7this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,087 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Astoria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$494k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
CME Allowance ($5,000)
Signing Bonus ($20,000)
Relocation Assistance
Hospital-Owned Housing Available