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Springfield, Oregon

Nurse Practitioner, En

Nurse Practitioner 9.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$110k-$164k

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Job Description

Oregon Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Springfield, OR. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Oregon Medical Group is a growing, multi-specialty practice that includes over 100 providers at multiple locations within the Eugene/Springfield area. We provide courteous and sympathetic treatment and the highest quality of care available. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

  • Opportunity to treat and care for patients with various aspects of Endocrinology and Metabolic disorders, including thyroid and adrenal diseases, osteoporosis, hormonal imbalances and more.
  • Collaborative group practice who prides themselves in strong mentorship & partnership.
  • Monday through Friday schedule with option for 4- or 5-day work week; no nights, no weekends, no inpatient call
  • Average of 16-20 patients per day
  • Medical Assistant and exceptional support staff allow providers to focus on direct patient care

Your Benefits

  • $10,000 Hiring Bonus for external candidates
  • Generous salary + performance quality incentives
  • Fully supported relocation for those moving 50 miles or more
  • CME Reimbursement and Related Time Off
  • Partnership Opportunity
  • Fully Paid Licensure & board support
  • Malpractice & Tail Coverage
  • Employee Wellness Program

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP; or Physician Associate/Assistant certification through NCCPA; or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Active and unrestricted Oregon medical license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Current DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical care for patients with various endocrine and metabolic disorders, including thyroid, adrenal, and hormonal conditions. They will work collaboratively within a multi-specialty practice to deliver high-quality patient care in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a national Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate certification and possess an active, unrestricted Oregon medical license. A current DEA registration or the ability to obtain one prior to employment is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Thyroid disease treatmentAdrenal disease treatmentOsteoporosis managementHormonal imbalance treatmentClinical assessmentCollaborationMedical documentationElectronic health records

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology | Springfield, OR at UnitedHealth Group a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Endocrinology (NP) — ranked against 62 active Endocrinology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Endocrinology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,417 active listings.

Of the 50 active Endocrinology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Endocrinology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.5% 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 ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k 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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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 9.0
Among the best 10% of Endocrinology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 62 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
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 · Eugene-Springfield, OR 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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Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Hiring Bonus
Generous salary + performance quality incentives
Fully supported relocation
CME Reimbursement and Related Time Off
Partnership Opportunity
Fully Paid Licensure & board support
Malpractice & Tail Coverage
Employee Wellness Program