Assistant Professor / Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Department Overview

Join Us in Advancing the Future of Pediatric Gastroenterology

Located in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital invites applications for a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist faculty position to join our growing division. As Oregon’s only academic health center, OHSU is united by a shared mission: to improve the health and well-being of children through exceptional care, groundbreaking discovery, and transformative education.

This is more than a faculty appointment. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families while helping shape the future of pediatric gastroenterology in a collaborative and innovative academic environment.

About OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital

At Doernbecher, we believe every child deserves access to outstanding care, regardless of where they live or the challenges they face. That belief has guided our work for generations and continues to inspire everything we do today.

As Oregon’s academic pediatric medical center, Doernbecher brings together pediatric specialists, researchers, educators, and multidisciplinary care teams dedicated to advancing children's health. Through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to health equity, we deliver cutting-edge care, pursue discoveries that improve outcomes, and train the next generation of pediatric physicians and scientists.

Our culture is grounded in teamwork, inclusion, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. Here, physicians have the opportunity to care for complex patients, build meaningful collaborations across specialties, contribute to impactful research, and help drive improvements in pediatric health care throughout the region.

A Remarkable Place to Live and Work

OHSU Doernbecher is located in Portland, Oregon, a vibrant city where natural beauty and urban energy come together. Set along the Willamette River and surrounded by forests, mountains, and waterways, Portland offers an exceptional quality of life and endless opportunities for exploration.

Within 90 minutes, you can find yourself skiing on Mount Hood, walking along the Oregon Coast, hiking scenic trails, or enjoying the region’s renowned outdoor recreation.

Portland is equally known for its thriving arts and culture scene, award-winning restaurants, artisan coffee, professional sports, local wineries, and welcoming communities.

With a mild climate, diverse neighborhoods, and no sales tax, Portland offers a lifestyle that appeals to a wide range of interests and stages of life.

Function/Duties of Position

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of pediatric gastroenterology within a dynamic and expanding academic division.

We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking clinician who is excited about contributing to a growing program and advancing care for children across the region. As a member of our faculty, you will find meaningful opportunities for:

Clinical Leadership and Program Development

• Subspecialty focus in areas such as Endoscopy, Pancreatology, Clinical Operations, and emerging areas of innovation
• Active engagement in research, education, and mentorship

Building and Leading Centers of Clinical Excellence

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families

Our division values partnership, creativity, and continuous improvement. Faculty work alongside dedicated colleagues across disciplines to deliver exceptional patient care, advance scholarship, and educate future pediatric specialists.

If you are looking for a role where you can build, lead, innovate, and create lasting impact, while enjoying the extraordinary lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping healthier futures for children.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

As our division continues to grow, we are intentionally developing subspecialized centers of excellence led by physicians who are passionate about advancing clinical care, education, research, and innovation.

We welcome candidates with diverse clinical interests and have opportunities for those with expertise in General Gastroenterology, Hepatology¸ Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or Aerodigestive care. We value individuals who are eager to build programs, lead initiatives, develop new areas of focus, and grow their careers within a supportive academic infrastructure.

Qualified Candidates Will Be

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Eligible for Oregon medical licensure

Additional Details

The full-time annual base salary range for this position at an Assistant Professor rank is: $219,612 to $233,123; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

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Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals.

As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.

We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu