Physician, Primary Care (Statewide) Part- or Full-time opportunities

Physician, Primary Care (Statewide)

Oregon Department of Corrections

We are seeking physicians committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a correctional health setting. This role offers the opportunity to serve individuals involved in the criminal justice system—an often underserved and medically vulnerable population—while helping address health disparities and improve community health outcomes.

Our care model is collaborative and team-oriented, with physicians working closely alongside nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, comprehensive care. This position offers meaningful, mission-driven work and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of a vulnerable population.

What's in it for you?

This is more than a job—you'll find a long‑term career with exceptional stability, competitive compensation awarded based on verified years of experience, and our benefits that outperform most employers. We reward your commitment with guaranteed pay equity adjustments, increased vacation accrual over time, and additional pay for your educational achievements.

DOC employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB) and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation leave and sick leave are accrued monthly and wage increases are awarded in accordance with the applicable labor contract.

Additional applicable incentives:

• 11 paid holidays
• State Malpractice insurance coverage – no cost to you
• Some availability of flexible work schedules and no work requirements for weekends or holidays
• Practice with no worry over billing or insurance
• Annual allowance for scrubs
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid time up to 40 hours for CME training
• Up to $1,500 yearly reimbursement fees associated with attending CME training
• A manageable patient caseload
• Union member

Multiple full- and part-time opportunities are available at our facilities statewide in Oregon. This recruitment will create a pool of qualified candidates for current and future openings across various locations.

Hours may vary depending on your preference and will be discussed at time of interview. Pay listed is for a full-time employee. Part-time salary will be based on hours worked.

About the Job – Your Role

Join our dedicated team at Oregon Department of Corrections, where you'll play a vital role in advancing the health and well-being of adults in custody. As a physician here, you'll practice medicine in a unique and rewarding environment that values evidence-based care, trauma-informed practices, and collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work with Mental Health Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, and other Physicians, ensuring continuity of care and making a meaningful impact on a population with complex medical needs.

Our commitment to professional growth, best practices, and ethical standards supports your development as a leader in correctional medicine.

Key responsibilities you'll enjoy include:

• Conducting comprehensive medical assessments, performing evaluations, and developing treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of our adult correctional population.
• Diagnosing and managing a range of acute, urgent, and chronic medical conditions using evidence-based guidelines and clinical judgment.
• Serving as a core member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, collaborating with behavioral health providers, nursing staff, and administrative leaders.
• Providing consultation and support to contract physicians and nurse practitioners, and facilitating referrals to specialty care when appropriate.
• Contributing to the development and review of clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care, maintaining compliance with NCCHC/ACA standards.
• Engaging in family and community consultation as needed, and serving as an expert witness to represent the department in legal proceedings.
• Managing admissions, discharges, and interventions—including surgery, special diets, and prosthetics—while ensuring secure and…