Occupational Medicine Physician, Salem OR

Occupational MedicineNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$247K–$301K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo 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

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).

What does the Occupational Medicine market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physician rolesranked against 22,300 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$247k–$301kOccupational Medicine median $277k (middle half $255k–$304k)90 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$265k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 51% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 87 postings, 57 closed
New Occupational Medicine listings192 in the last 30 days134 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,300 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Occupational Medicine Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 3 employers
4
<$290k
6
$290k-310k
1
$310k
4
$330k-350k
1
$356k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 3 employers
CME allowance
100%
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Relocation assistance
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
88%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 218 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,611/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Salem, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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