Urgent Care Physician
Job Description
Urgent Care Physician
Practice Broad Medicine. Be Known. Make a Difference.
Critical Access Hospital Eastern Oregon
This Isn’t “Just Urgent Care.”
This is front-line rural medicine done exceptionally well.
In a place where healthcare matters deeply and physicians are genuinely valued, a top-tier Critical Access Hospital in beautiful Eastern Oregon is seeking an Urgent Care Physician who wants meaningful work, professional respect, and a sustainable pace of practice.
You’ll step into a setting where your clinical judgment is trusted, your presence is appreciated, and your work has visible impact — not just RVUs.
The Practice
This is a well-supported, hospital-based urgent care that serves as a vital access point for the community.
You’ll see:
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True urgent care cases (injuries, infections, acute illness)
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Occasional higher-acuity presentations appropriate for a CAH setting
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A broad scope that keeps your skills sharp and your days interesting
You’ll practice with:
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Strong nursing and ancillary support
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Clear transfer protocols and collaborative ED relationships
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Modern equipment and thoughtfully designed clinical space
Schedule & Lifestyle
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Predictable shifts
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No overnight call
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Schedule built for longevity, not burnout
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Time to enjoy life outside the hospital
This is urgent care for physicians who want balance without sacrificing clinical challenge.
Compensation & Support
This organization understands rural physician recruitment — and acts accordingly.
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Highly competitive compensation
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Shift-based pay or salary structure (flexible depending on preference)
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Student loan support (if applicable)
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Full benefits package
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CME allowance and paid CME time
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Malpractice with tail coverage
Everything is designed to help you focus on patient care — not logistics.
The Hospital
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Critical Access Hospital with a reputation for quality
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Recently expanded facilities and ongoing investment in services
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Physician voices matter in operational and clinical decisions
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A leadership team that values stability, collaboration, and trust
This is a hospital that builds with its providers, not around them.
The Community
Eastern Oregon offers what many physicians are actively searching for:
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Open space, mountains, rivers, and outdoor recreation
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A slower pace without professional stagnation
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Minimal commute times
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A welcoming, close-knit community that truly relies on its hospital
Here, physicians are not anonymous — they are essential.
Who Thrives Here
This opportunity is well suited for:
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Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine physicians
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Physicians who enjoy variety and autonomy
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Those seeking purpose-driven medicine
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New graduates or experienced clinicians alike
Final Thought
If you want to practice medicine where it still feels personal, respected, and impactful, this role is worth your attention.
This is urgent care for physicians who want to be present — for their patients and their lives