Oregon Health & Science University·Astoria, Oregon
The General Surgeon Clinical Associate will provide general surgery care in a community setting at a Critical Access Hospital on the Oregon Coast, working collaboratively with various medical providers. This role involves a balanced mix of dedicated Operating Room time and clinic time, along with maintaining a 1:4 general surgery call schedule.
Department Overview Columbia Memorial Hospital in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University are searching for a general surgeon to join our Astoria, Oregon group of surgeons who provide general surgery care to patients in a community setting.
Function/Duties of Position General Surgery opportunity at a Critical Access Hospital on the Oregon Coast with an affiliation Oregon’s only academic medical center.
Practice Details Clinical Associate role with a balanced mix of dedicated OR and clinic time.
Collaborative, established relationships with surgeons, oncology providers, radiologists, pathologists, hospitalists and primary care providers 1:4 General Surgery call while maintaining prompt offsite availability.
Growing and financially strong organization.
Compensation and Benefits Guaranteed base salary with annual quality incentives.
Hiring incentives including commencement bonus and relocation.
Annual CME stipend with paid educational leave.
Paid time off, paid holidays and sick time.
Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan options with employer matching contributions.
Required Qualifications Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school.
Board Certification or Board Eligible in General Surgery Active, unrestricted Oregon Medical License DEA Certificate Additional Details About Columbia Memorial Hospital CMH is the fastest growing rural hospital in Oregon, serving the healthcare needs of the northern Oregon coast with a collaborative relationship with Oregon Health & Science University.
Our full-service critical access hospital is a not-for-profit, independent, Planetree-Gold Certified organization where person-centered care is a priority.
Our growing hospital and clinics employ over 900 employees, which includes a diverse professional medical staff of more than 100 physicians and advanced practice professionals including surgical, non-surgical and primary care specialties.
Why Astoria, Oregon?
Astoria, Oregon, has been listed as a top place to live by numerous magazines and websites.
The natural beauty of the North Oregon Coast, the friendliness of small-town life, and the vibrant arts and restaurant scene make this a great place to live.
Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, award-winning dining, history, festivals or family fun, we have it all.
The Northern Oregon Coast gives easy access to unlimited outdoor recreation including hiking, beachcombing, tide-pooling, golfing, fishing, zip-lining, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, hunting and surfing.
This opportunity offers a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally.
Contact For more information, please visit https://www.columbiamemorial.org/ or contact Amanda Judd at juddam@ohsu.edu or 503-494-5940.
Why apply to OHSU?
We are Oregon's only public academic health center.
In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research.
We also train the next generation of health care professionals.
As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome.
OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.
We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery. An active, unrestricted Oregon Medical License and a DEA Certificate are also required qualifications for this position.
Market context
General Surgeon Clinical Associate roles in Oregon are typically driven by ongoing demand for experienced surgical coverage in hospitals and specialty practices. Competition often centers on board certification or eligibility, an active unrestricted Oregon medical license, DEA registration, and the ability to relocate quickly; the listed benefits include paid time off, sick time, holidays, relocation support, and a commencement bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure and certification status before applying.