Primary Care Physician - Clinical Associate

US-OR-Astoria

Requisition ID: 2026-39574
Position Category: Faculty/Provider
Job Type: Unclassified Administrative
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: OHSU Practice Plan
Posting FTE: 1.00
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join our established primary care group in our growing CMH-OHSU Health Primary Care Clinic - Seaside. This position offers a unique opportunity to pursue the comforts and quality of life in a small-town community practice at CMH with an affiliation to Oregon's only academic medical center, OHSU.

Function/Duties of Position

Practice Details

• Work in a close team of new and experienced providers and support staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Great work/life balance with a weekday, outpatient only schedule. Monday-Friday 4/10s schedule.
• Light phone call only call rotation shared amongst the group. Our acute care hospital is staffed with Hospitalists to handle any inpatient coverage.
• This is a full time, hospital employed position, with immediate access to multiple specialists.
• Integrated EMR platform utilized system-wide throughout the organization.
• Dedicated administrative time.

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

• MD / DO

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in a primary specialty (internal medicine, family medicine)

• Demonstrated ability to work with a team of health care providers and collaborate to achieve patient care goals.

• Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting.

• Communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other clinicians in the work unit.

• Active Oregon Medical License

• DEA

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.