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Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SHMG Gastroenterology Specialty Clinic
Position Type & FTE: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
Shift Type: Days
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able to effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
We are looking for providers who exemplify Salem Health’s five core values of Excellence, Caring, Teamwork, Accountability & Integrity. We believe in Respect for People and have a commitment to a culture of healing and caring among health care staff and providers. No patient, employee or provider harm is acceptable to us.
Your Role With Us:
Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking three (3) full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistants to help build our NEW Gastroenterology program. Salem Health is invested in the growth and development of the GI practice, and have a goal of bringing on a team of GI providers to support the general community needs. In addition to providing consults, our advanced practitioners will primarily work in clinic and likely will have no procedure responsibilities.
Background/Expertise:
Nurse Practitioner:
- Possess a Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing, or in a field deemed to be equivalent by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
- One (1) year of experience as a surgical Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- One (1) year of experience in gastroenterology practice preferred.
- Have satisfactorily completed a Nurse Practitioner Program recognized by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
- Hold (or eligible to obtain) a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon.
- Hold (or eligible to obtain) a current, unencumbered Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
- Hold valid, unencumbered NP national certification issued by a nationally accrediting body either AANP or AANC.
- Hold DEA Certification
- Knowledge of Lean methodology preferred
Physician Assistant:
- Graduation from a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, e.g., CAHEA, CAAHEP.
- One (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
- One (1) year of experience in gastroenterology practice preferred.
- Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current PA license in good standing issued by the Oregon Medical Board (OMB).
- Knowledge of Lean methodology preferred
Total Rewards Offerings:
- Relocation Assistance
- Up to $15,000 start bonus*
- Up to $30,000 student loan repayment*
- $4,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance*
- 200 hours paid time off (PTO) + 40 hours for CME*
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Life insurance; Short and long-term disability
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
*Based on a full time position; amounts will be prorated per FTE
Why Salem Health?
- Not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 644 acute-care beds
- Largest private employer in the state of Oregon
- Level II trauma center and Life Flight hub
- Busiest emergency department on the West Coast
- Magnet designation
- EPIC EMR
- Designated as a Top Workplace in Oregon
- Community members honored Salem Health nine times in the “2022 Best of the Mid-Valley” awards
- Live amidst Oregon’s Wine Country in the beautiful Willamette Valley
- 1-hour drive to the Pacific Ocean, 1.5-hour drive to Mt. Hood, and a 45-minute drive to Portland
- To learn more about our wonderful community and the beautiful state of Oregon visit
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]
