Physician (Salem)

Initial Posting Date :

12 / 01 / 2025

Application Deadline :

01 / 05 / 2026

Agency :

Department of Corrections

Salary Range : $22,544 - $27,913

Position Type : Employee

Position Title : Physician (Salem)

Job Description :

Physician (Salem) part-time and full-time opportunities

Oregon State Penitentiary - Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

We're hiring! We need dedicated professionals to provide on-site care within our secure correctional facility medical units. Enjoy flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to truly follow the course of treatment without the pressures of billing or insurance. This is a rewarding role for those who value professional continuity of care and making a real difference.

Make a Difference in Correctional Healthcare

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is hiring multiple Physicians to provide comprehensive medical care to adults in custody at our Salem, OR facility. With flexible scheduling options up to 1.5 FTE, this is an opportunity to practice meaningful medicine in a structured and collaborative environment-without the challenges of private practice or insurance billing.

Why Join ODOC?

• Work-Life Balance - We offer both full-time and part-time options to fit your schedule. No insurance billing or private practice overhead.
• Collaborative Care Model - Work alongside Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Specialists, and other Physicians in a team-focused approach.
• Mission-Driven Impact - Provide essential healthcare to underserved populations while supporting public safety.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Including retirement plans, paid time off, and medical / dental coverage.

Your Role as a Physician

As a Physician at ODOC, you will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating adults in custody while ensuring compliance with medical best practices. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have access to the resources you need to deliver quality care in a secure environment.

Key responsibilities but are not limited to :

Minimum Qualifications

Whether you're looking for a full-time role or a part-time opportunity that fits your schedule, we have multiple positions available. Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact with ODOC.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes :

Application Information

Open Until Filled : This recruitment will remain open until filled. We may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee we will consider all applications received. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Working Conditions

This position is located inside Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, Oregon. The purpose of this job is primary care and medical management of the adults in custody, including examination, diagnosis, treatment, and performance of specialized procedures that are within scope of practice of the licensed nurse practitioner, with referral to a physician when determination is made that illness or treatment is beyond the scope of practice. Treatment is provided in a setting that ranges from ambulatory or clinic care to infirmary or the Specialist Management Unit.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

About the Process - What to Expect

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Additional Information - Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility. Please note - if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter : Jessica Roberts, jessica.a.roberts@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number : Req-186501