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General Surgeon Leadership Opportunity

Columbia Memorial Hospital in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University are seeking a general surgery leader to join our Astoria, Oregon group of experienced surgeons who provide general surgery care to patients in a community setting.

Function/Duties of Position

General Surgeon leadership opportunity at Critical Access Hospital on the Oregon Coast while having an affiliation with the state of Oregon's only academic medical center.

• Seeking an innovative general surgery physician leader to launch and lead the da Vinci robotic surgery program, serve as the site program director for OHSU general surgery residents and lead the general surgery program at CMH.
• Opportunity for growth as a clinical and administrative leader in a Clinical Associate or Academic track with OHSU employment and support.
• Balanced mix of dedicated OR and clinic time along with administrative time support to lead the robotic surgery program. 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.

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

Compensation and Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary with annual quality incentives plus a Medical Director stipend.
• Administrative time support for the robotic surgery medical director position.
• 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.

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.

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