Oregon State University

Position Details

Position Information

Department Student Health Services (MSH)

Position Title Specialist 1-Physician

Job Title Primary Care & Consulting Physician (Student Health)

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

Student Health Services is seeking a Primary Care & Consulting Physician (Student Health). This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, professional faculty position.

• Student Health Services is recruiting for a Primary Care & Consulting Physicianposition.
• The Student Health Services ( SHS ) supports the mission of Oregon State University ( OSU ) by contributing to the success and wellbeing of OSU students.
• The Primary Care & Consulting Physician at SHS provides independent evaluation, diagnosis, management, referral, and health education to patients presenting with chronic and complex medical conditions. The Primary Care & Consulting Physician serves as a consultant to SHS staff clinicians for chronic and complex medical issues, contributes to the mission of SHS through teamwork and collaboration, participates in organizational committees, provides University outreach, and strives to contribute to the academic success of OSU students. The Primary Care & Consulting Physician will report to the Medical Director.
  
  

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
  
  

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
  
  

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

70% CLINICAL SERVICE

• Obtain medical histories, perform physical exams, establish diagnoses, order lab/studies, and arrange consultation for patients seen at SHS . Emphasis on patients with multiple or more complex diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications or other treatments and arrange follow-up for patients based on diagnoses.
• Perform telephone consultations with patient, family, and/or specialists, coordinating care as indicated.
• Educate patients about their diagnoses, treatment, options, prognosis, and appropriate preventive care.
• Accurately and fully document histories, physical exams, diagnoses, telephone consultations and treatments according to SHS medical record protocols.
• Personally review and initial all reports of labs, x-rays/other studies, consultant reports and transferred medical records.
• Regularly update each patient’s medical record as indicated.
  
  

20% – EKG AND CHRONIC CARE LEADERSHIP

• Review and provide final interpretation for all EKG’s ordered by SHS clinicians
• Provide consults for complex patients referred by SHS clinicians
• Serve as a resource for Student Health clinicians to discuss complex patients.
• Assist Medical Director in providing oversight of specific SHS programs when called upon.
  
  

10% – OTHER DUTIES

• Participate as needed in educational programs with regard to medical issues of concern within the University environment.
• Participate in continuing medical educational activities such as conferences, professional meetings, and self-study in order to keep abreast of professional developments. Comply with SHS credentialing requirements.
• Maintain affiliate staff membership at Good Samaritan Hospital.
• Attend and contribute to SHS staff meetings and conferences.
• Participate regularly and actively in SHS committee(s).
• Represent SHS at University committees or regional/national conferences when requested.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What You Will Need

• Medical Degree: MD or DO
• Licensure to practice medicine in Oregon, in good standing
• Board Certified in an ABMS recognized specialty
• Minimum of ten years experience managing patients with multiple or complex diagnoses
• This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be deemed fit for duty at placement and while serving in the position.
• BLS certification required
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.
• Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.
  
  

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Extensive experience in adult ambulatory care
  
  

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Healthcare Environment
• This position is deemed essential and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures. The incumbent is expected to check in with their direct supervisor or unit leadership daily during University delays or closures to determine if they are required to report to work.
  
  

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $160,000 - $175,000 (9-month)

Link To Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/175788

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09651UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/01/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 12/31/2025

Full Consideration Date 02/06/2026

Closing Date 02/22/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

The full consideration date and the closing date have been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool. For full consideration, applications should be received by February 06, 2025.

Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A resume
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
  
  

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Shanilka de Soyza at [email protected] or 541-231-3874

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1, 2 or 3 as needed. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.