Summary
Samaritan Health Services in Oregon has an opportunity for a Pulmonary Medicine / Critical Care Physician
Samaritan Health Services a non-profit integrated health care delivery system, is seeking a full-time Pulm / CC Physician to join our team in Corvallis, OR. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center is a 188-bed medical facility located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The only hospital in the city, it is a level II trauma center, and serves as the regional hub for Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties.
Position Highlights
We offer an attractive salary plus incentives, starting bonus, relocation assistance, paid malpractice and tail coverage, CME allowance, Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) and a competitive benefits package.
Work Schedule :
- A mix of traditional outpatient pulmonary and inpatient critical care services
- ICU coverage includes 7days on stretches per month in addition to 5–6 night shifts per month
- Outpatient pulmonary clinic rounds out the remainder of the schedule
Types of Patients Seen :
Pulmonary : General pulmonary medicine in a higher acuity community setting including : Lung nodules and masses, Obstructive lung disease, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, pleural effusions, complex respiratory failure, pre-operative evaluations for thoracic surgery and pulmonary hypertensionCritical Care : Medical / surgical ICU patients ARDS / mechanical ventilation, shock states, multi-organ failure, end-of-life care coordinationProcedures :
Flexible bronchoscopy with BAL, transbronchial biopsyEBUS-TBNA for mediastinal stagingThoracentesis, temporary and indwelling pleural catheter insertionAdvanced and interventional bronchoscopic procedures availableCentral line placement, arterial linesAdvanced airway managementClinical Expectations :
Evidence-based approach to mechanical ventilation strategies (lung-protective ventilation, PEEP optimization)Expertise in hemodynamic assessment and vasoactive medication managementProficiency in sedation and analgesia protocols with focus on early mobilizationRecognition and management of sepsis, ARDS, and multi-organ dysfunctionSupport quality improvement initiatives and protocol developmentMaintain awareness of resource utilization and appropriate level of care decisionsComprehensive evaluation and management of chronic respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, ILD)Expert interpretation of pulmonary function tests, imaging, and diagnostic studiesEvidence-based approach to lung cancer screening, evaluation, and stagingManagement of complex pleural diseases and respiratory infectionsMentor Internal Medicine residentsJob Requirements
Should possess excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team-oriented.Eligibility to work in the United StatesBoard certified or board eligibleLocation Details
Physicians and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available in the Willamette Valley, as well as proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon’s largest city – all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.
About Samaritan
Our award-winning health system provides exceptional primary care and a range of specialty services throughout the mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon coast. The network serves approximately 300,000 residents in Linn, Benton, Lincoln and portions of Polk and Marion counties. Our skilled providers have a passion for building healthier communities through world-class, compassionate health care.