Primary Care Physician | Beautiful Oregon Coast

Primary Care Physician – RHC at Curry Health Network

Location: Gold Beach
Position Type: Full-Time

Curry Health Network is seeking a dynamic Family Medicine Physician to join our rural health system, which includes a hospital and three medical clinics in the warm and welcoming communities of Gold Beach, Brookings, and Port Orford along the scenic southern Oregon Coast. Our staff is dedicated to providing quality care and five-star service excellence.

"If you want to enjoy the best of what life has to offer while making a difference in the lives of your patients and our communities, this position may be for you!"

Why Choose Curry Health Network?

• Respected healthcare provider in the Southern Oregon Coast region
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Modern facilities and access to advanced medical technology
• Newly built 62,000-square-foot Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach with state-of-the-art technology
• Curry Medical Center in Brookings with 24/7 emergency care, primary and specialty care services
• Rural Health Clinic, Curry Family Medical, in Port Orford
• Rural Health Clinic, Curry Medical North, in Gold Beach

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on MGMA median
• Accruing paid vacation (option for other compensation available)
• RVU Productivity Bonus - paid when exceeding MGMA median expectations
• Relocation assistance – negotiable
• Sign on bonus- negotiable
• Retention bonus- negotiable
• CME reimbursement and compensated time
  • 40 hours of CME leave with a $ 5,000 annual allowance
• Educational Loan Assistance - negotiable
• Paid sick time (if opting out of PTO)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

Schedule and Work-Life Balance:

• Full-time schedule
• Flexible scheduling, working collaboratively with Practice Director to establish appointment template that focuses on provider satisfaction, optimization and meaningful visits.
• Minimal on-call responsibilities: (Currently establishing on call for PCPs – not yet a requirement ) Family Medicine calls are triaged by nursing staff.
• Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot, an advanced AI-powered tool designed to enhance clinician and patient experiences by automating and streamlining clinical documentation and workflows.
• Electronic Health Record-Epic

Patient Care Focus:

• Balanced patient mix: new patient appointments and follow-ups ; working collaboratively with Practice Director to build appointment template
• Manageable patient volume: 17-24 patients per day
• Emphasis on personalized and comprehensive care with flexibility for extended visits when needed
• Currently building a collaborative care model supported by nursing staff and community health workers
• Referrals managed through CHN’s patient contact center
• Advanced imaging and laboratory services available on-site, including x-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound, echocardiography, mammography, and more

Growth and Professional Development:

• Collaborative Medical Staff
• Opportunities for physicians to engage in leadership, teaching, and community outreach roles

Qualifications:

• Current Oregon medical license (MD or DO) by start date
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine with a commitment to becoming certified

About Curry Health Network:

Curry Health Network is a trusted healthcare provider serving the Southern Oregon Coast with a mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our rural communities. In 2017, we opened a state-of-the-art 62,000-square-foot Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, replacing the aging facility. Safety and quality accredited by DNV-GL, the hospital boasts advanced technology and a Level IV Trauma Center emergency department. Our system also includes Curry Medical Center in Brookings and Curry Family Medical in Port Orford, and Curry Medical North in Gold Beach offering comprehensive primary and specialty care services.