Samaritan Health Services has an opportunity for an Outpatient Psychiatry Physician

Samaritan Health Services a non-profit integrated health care delivery system, is seeking a full time Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our team in Newport, OR. Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, established in 1952, is home to a recently constructed 25-bed critical access hospital. The hospital located in the coastal community of Newport, Oregon, serves residents and tourists of Depoe Bay, Newport, Toledo, Waldport and Yachats.

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.

Job Specifics

• Join a well-established, full spectrum mental health program.
• Employment with Samaritan Health Services allows you the unique opportunity to work with clinical and precepting psychiatry residents
• Monday-Friday, 8-5pm, 5 days a weeek
• See on average 10-12 patients daily, depending on appointment type
• 90% medication consultation/management; 10% therapy
• Minimal weekday call, after clinic hours call psychiatrists are on second call (back-up to psychiatry residents who take first-call)
• Work with 14 other MD/DO/PMHNP and 5 LCSW/PhD/LPC
• 34 patient contact hours

Job Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (new grads encouraged to apply!)
• Current Oregon Licensure or license eligible
• BCLS certified
• Knowledge in working with patients who have chronic health conditions
• Eligibility to work in the United States

We offer an attractive salary plus incentives, relocation assistance, paid malpractice, CME days plus allowance, Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) and a competitive benefit package.

Location details

Nestled between the Coast Range and the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean, Newport boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery on the central Oregon Coast with vast stretches of rugged cliffs, lush vegetation and sandy beaches. The temperate coastal climate allows for a variety of activities year-round including hiking, whale watching, golfing, shopping, deep-sea fishing and surfing.