Occupational Medicine Physician, Salem OR
Listed compensation
$247K–$301K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Morlen Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Occupational Medicine or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join a growing medical group at the KP North Lancaster Medical Office in Salem.
This is a permanent position at 1.0FTE.
This is an opportunity to practice in a dynamic, mission-driven environment while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle the Salem region offers—from crabbing along the Oregon coast and wine tasting in the Willamette Valley to skiing on Mt. Hood, fishing in pristine rivers, and hiking an extensive network of scenic trails. The area combines natural beauty, accessibility, and a vibrant, welcoming community known for its high quality of life.
Our program delivers high-quality, cost-effective care to injured workers, with a focus on timely return to work and minimizing disability. We partner closely with local employers to provide comprehensive workplace health and safety services that support their business goals, while strengthening the trusted Kaiser Permanente brand through this unique line of service.
You will join a collaborative team of Occupational Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians, along with Nurse Practitioners, supported by a highly skilled Integrated Care team. The clinic is intentionally staffed with experienced professionals, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional care while enhancing both the patient and employer experience.
Additional Program Details
- Three Kaiser Permanente On-the-Job clinics are standalone sites located near KP medical office buildings throughout the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area, with dedicated services for occupational injury care. These clinics feature onsite physical therapy and advanced equipment for physical capacity evaluations and work-related rehabilitation. An additional On-the-Job clinic is located within a Salem KP medical office building.
- All medical office buildings offer a full complement of ancillary services to support comprehensive patient care.
- The Occupational Medicine department serves a diverse mix of employers across industries including manufacturing, construction, natural resources, and distribution—reflecting the economic vitality of the Salem region.
- This position offers excellent work-life balance with no call or urgent care responsibilities, and includes both in-person and virtual care. Candidates with experience or interest in telehealth and innovative care delivery models will thrive.
Salary: $246,700 - $300,900
Additional Lifestyle $19,700 annually
Relocation allowance - up to $15,000
Benefits Include
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability coverages
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Education leave PTO 2 weeks a year
Morlen Health believes that diversity, inclusion, and equity among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality care to injured workers with a focus on timely return to work and minimizing disability. Partner with local employers to deliver comprehensive workplace health and safety services.
Requirements
Must be a board-certified or board-eligible physician in Occupational Medicine or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Experience or interest in telehealth and innovative care delivery models is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 92% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$274k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $265k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physician roles | ranked against 22,300 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $247k–$301k | Occupational Medicine median $277k (middle half $255k–$304k)90 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$265k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oregon Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment349 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Medicine hiring demand | #22 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 51% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 87 postings, 57 closed |
| New Occupational Medicine listings | 192 in the last 30 days | 134 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Medicine pay trend | +7.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Medicine Physician, Salem OR at Permanente Health Care Ventures a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 22,300 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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