Pediatrics

Located in Astoria, OR

Coastal community

90 miles to Portland OR and Vancouver WA

Full time, permanent opening

Hospital is seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to join team as part of our established Pediatric Clinic.

We invite you to join our team of experienced pediatric providers to practice rural medicine and take care of patients who appreciate access to quality pediatric care. This is a traditional practice model where the pediatricians care for newborns through teens primarily in the outpatient setting. Hospital responsibilities are shared equally between the pediatricians and include presence at deliveries and C-sections only when there is a concern, inpatient rounding and providing ED consults. We also offer teaching opportunities in collaboration with local medical schools.

This is an employed position with a competitive salary and a full benefits package including sign on bonus and relocation assistance; we are also an approved loan repayment program site. We offer incentives for achieving productivity and quality targets. Hospital Administration is very supportive of our physician practices and the medical staff values evidence-based practices.

Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed Planetree-designated critical access hospital in Astoria, Oregon. In spite of the small size, there is a lot going on! Hospital has a fully integrated EMR, excellent ancillary support services, on-site rehab services and a Professional Staff that values practicing evidence-based medicine. The hospital employs 30 physicians and midlevel providers in 14 specialties. Our primary care patients have access to onsite specialists in OB/Gyn, urology, orthopedics, general surgery and podiatry, as well as endocrinology, pulmonology, cardiology and oncology. Hospitalists are available to cover inpatient care if desired. Hospital has great relationships with tertiary care centers in Portland, including stroke telemedicine through OHSU.

Astoria is a small scenic town on the North Coast of Oregon, nestled between the mountains and the mouth of the mighty Columbia River. Although it is the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi, Astoria is a family-oriented community that boasts an eclectic mixture of restaurants on the river, coffee shops, bakeries, micro-breweries and locally owned boutiques. The community enjoys a thriving local arts scene and numerous festivals throughout the year. Opportunities for outdoor activities abound and include hiking, camping, fishing, kiteboarding and surfing; for those who enjoy winter sports, there are four ski resorts within a 3-hour drive.