Physician, Primary Care (Pendleton) Part or Full Time Opportunity

Initial Posting Date :

11 / 03 / 2025

Application Deadline :

11 / 30 / 2025

Agency :

Department of Corrections

Salary Range : $22,544 - $27,913

Position Type : Employee

Position Title :

Physician, Primary Care (Pendleton) Part or Full Time Opportunity

Job Description :

Physician, Primary Care (Pendleton) Part or Full Time Opportunity

Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution - Pendleton, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

We're seeking dedicated physicians to provide on-site care in our correctional facility medical units. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to truly follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. This is a rewarding role for those who value continuity of care, professional autonomy, and making a real difference.

This position is located at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in Pendleton. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and could be used to fill future vacancies.

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

This position provides assessment and treatment of adults in custody at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution. This includes coordination of care with Mental Health Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, and other Physicians. Treatment is provided in a manner consistent with best medical practices, ODOC rules, federal and state laws, state medical licensing rules, and interagency agreements.

Major duties include :

• review admissions, perform medical evaluations, and provide treatment to residents on assigned units
• assess client needs - review, implement, and update plans of treatment
• serve as a member of the treatment team
• provide consultation services to contract physicians and nurse practitioners
• contribute to written policies and procedures, including standards of care
• consult about the overall treatment programs of Behavioral Health Services
• meet and consult with families of the adults in custody, interested agencies, and the public at large as the need arises in the course of resident care and treatment
• prepare reports and testify as an expert witness when needed and represents the department in court as determined necessary by the Attorney General's office concerning healthcare delivery
• admission to and release from healthcare facilities (infirmary, hospital, and emergency room), curative or palliative interventions (surgery, prosthetic devices, special diets, etc.), and initiates referrals to other physician specialists
• makes clinical rounds of the infirmary and hospital, provides on-call medical coverage as part of the physician on-call procedure, performs emergency medical interventions, assists in the preparation of staff and equipment for emergency medical response, maintains certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures
• performs work according to guidelines and procedures for maintenance of a secure environment in the correctional setting
• supports institution and department Affirmative Action goals, assumes responsibility for professional growth and continued education
• responsible for the provision of 24 hour on-call physician back-up to the institution in coordination with other department physicians and medical decisions affecting institution security

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Physicians. This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

You must have, or have the ability to obtain, a current Physician's license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment and board certified in the area of specialty.

Application Information

Open Until Filled : This recruitment will remain open until filled. We may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee we will consider all applications received. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Working Conditions

This position is located inside Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution and works in close contact with adults in custody in the institution setting. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable disease, or other hazards inherent in a health care facility and correctional setting. Daily contact with patients who are severely mentally ill, frequently threatening, and occasionally physically assaultive. Frequently deals with urgent demands from patients, families, and professionals in the hospital and in the community. Daily work environment includes interview rooms, ward examining rooms, seclusion rooms, conference rooms, and office settings.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes :

About the Process - What to Expect

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility. Please note - if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter : Jessica Roberts, jessica.a.roberts@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number : Req-186502