Occupational Medicine Physician, Salem OR

Occupational Medicine Top 25% in Physician rolesNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$246,700 - $300,900

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Disability ManagementReturn to Work CoordinationClinical Collaboration

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 18,685 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context

Permanente Health Care Ventures holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 19 active listings.

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% 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)), 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).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Relocation assistance
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
85%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Physician roles

  • No call

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
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 · Salem, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Lifestyle bonus $19,700 annually
Relocation allowance up to $15,000
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability coverages
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Education leave PTO 2 weeks a year