Sleep Med/Neurology NP or PA needed in La Grande, OR

About the POSITION

Join a growing, independent, nonprofit Critical Access Hospital and regional health system serving communities throughout beautiful Northeastern Oregon. This organization combines the close-knit culture and personalized care of a community hospital with an impressive range of specialty services and modern medical technology.

The health system includes a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, more than 20 primary and specialty clinics, 80+ providers, and 800+ employees and continues to invest in expanding access to high-quality healthcare throughout the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in Sleep Medicine to join an established, collaborative team.

• AASM-accredited sleep facility offering both in-lab and home sleep monitoring services for adult patients ages 18+
• New graduates are welcome and will receive structured training, physician support, and mentorship
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Growing and expanding Critical Access Hospital with a strong commitment to rural healthcare
• Highly collaborative, supportive team environment
• Four 10-hour days per week
• No after-hours call requirements
• Average of approximately 12 patients per day
• Epic electronic health record
• Join a professional staff consisting of three full-time physicians and one nurse practitioner, supported by an experienced clinic nursing team

Responsibilities

The provider will evaluate and manage adult patients with a broad range of sleep disorders and work closely with physicians and clinical staff to provide comprehensive sleep medicine services.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluation and management of patients with a wide range of sleep disorders
• Reviewing and interpreting sleep study findings with physician support
• Initiation and ongoing management of PAP therapy
• Monitoring treatment effectiveness and adherence
• Patient education regarding sleep hygiene, PAP use, and treatment compliance
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and other specialties to provide coordinated patient care

The organization offers an extensive range of medical and surgical specialties, allowing providers to practice in a rural setting while benefiting from the resources and collaboration of a comprehensive regional health system.

About LA GRANDE, OREGON

Located in the Grande Ronde Valley of Northeastern Oregon, La Grande offers the quality of life of a smaller community surrounded by some of the most impressive mountain scenery in the Pacific Northwest.

With a population of approximately 13,000, La Grande serves as an economic, educational, healthcare, recreational, and cultural hub for Eastern Oregon while maintaining a welcoming, family-oriented, small-town atmosphere.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the region provides outstanding access to hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, snow sports, and other year-round recreation. The surrounding mountains, forests, rivers, and open spaces make it an especially attractive location for someone looking to escape the congestion of a major metropolitan area.

La Grande also provides the conveniences needed for everyday life while maintaining a strong sense of community. It is an appealing option for providers seeking shorter commutes, access to the outdoors, a slower pace of life, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a regional healthcare community.

About the COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Highly competitive total compensation opportunity of $147K+, including:

• Excellent base salary
• Quality incentives of up to $15,000+
• $20,000 commencement bonus
• $8,000 annually for CME, licensing, professional dues, and subscriptions
• Paid CME time
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Hospital-employed position
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid malpractice coverage

This opportunity offers an attractive combination of strong compensation, a four-day workweek, no after-hours call, mentorship for new graduates, and an exceptional Eastern Oregon lifestyle.