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Endocrinologist | Gateway Medical Center - Springfield, OR

Endocrinology 9.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$227k-$374k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day weekWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

$40,000 in Bonuses | No In-Patient Call |4-day Work Week

Oregon Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Endocrinologist 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.

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.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. 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 & Primary Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Work in collaboration with other physicians and advanced practice clinicians on the team and across departments
  • Focus on seeing patients 18 years of age and older
  • Monday through Friday schedule with option for 4- or 5-day work week; no nights, no weekends, no inpatient call
  • Patient Schedule: Average of 16–20 patients per day
  • Medical Assistant and support staff
  • Growth position in a well-established clinic in Springfield, OR
  • We welcome 2026 fellows to apply

Compensation and Benefits

  • $40,000 in bonuses with no repayment clause for eligible external candidates
  • Competitive base salary with quality and performance incentives
  • Fully funded relocation assistance
  • CME allowance plus dedicated CME time off
  • Paid medical license and DEA renewals
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
  • Employee wellness program including exercise reimbursement

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.

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

  • Active and unrestricted Oregon medical license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Current Oregon DEA or ability to obtain prior to employment
  • Board Eligible or Board Certification in Endocrinology
  • EMR Proficient

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience preferred but not required
  • EPIC experience preferred but not required

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $227,000 - $373,500. 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 Endocrinologist will treat patients with various metabolic and endocrine disorders, including thyroid, adrenal, and hormonal conditions. They will work collaboratively with other physicians and support staff to provide high-quality care in a clinic setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and unrestricted Oregon medical license and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Endocrinology. Proficiency with EMR systems is required, and experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Thyroid disease treatmentAdrenal disease treatmentOsteoporosis managementHormonal imbalance treatmentPatient careEMR proficiency

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $290k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 1,614 active listings.

What does the Physician market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.0 / 10 · top 5% in endocrinologyranked against 316 Endocrinology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$227k–$374kPhysician median $290k (middle half $265k–$311k)138 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$290k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Oregon350 active22,305 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$40k sign-onOregon Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment350 active listings, Nov 2026
Endocrinology hiring demand#28 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 43 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 48 closed
New Endocrinology listings92 in the last 30 days65 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index1,614 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (316 Endocrinology listings), Top Employers work-life index, 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 Endocrinologist | Gateway Medical Center - 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 — ranked against 316 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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$374k

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.0
Among the best 10% of Endocrinology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 316 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$40,000 in bonuses with no repayment clause
Quality and performance incentives
Fully funded relocation assistance
CME allowance plus dedicated CME time off
Paid medical license and DEA renewals
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Employee wellness program including exercise reimbursement

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$416k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,689/mo≈ 9% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.