As the primary dermatologist at Good Shepherd Medical Center, you will have the unique opportunity to establish and shape dermatological services for an entire region that currently lacks local specialty care. Unlike joining an established practice with rigid protocols, this position offers the rare chance to build a service line from the ground up, designing clinical workflows and treatment approaches that align with your training and vision. Your expertise will immediately fill a critical healthcare gap in northeastern Oregon, where patients currently travel significant distances to receive dermatological care.
Your impact will extend beyond individual patient care as you collaborate with leadership to develop a comprehensive dermatology service that addresses the diverse skin care needs of this community. This pioneering role combines clinical excellence with the entrepreneurial satisfaction of creating something new and essential.
You'll practice in a supportive environment purposefully structured to promote both professional satisfaction and personal wellbeing. Unlike many dermatology positions that demand maximum patient throughput, your schedule will be thoughtfully designed to balance clinical productivity with sustainable work patterns.
As the only full-time, locally-based dermatologist in northeastern Oregon, you will quickly establish yourself as the region's dermatological authority. While visiting specialists from the Tri-Cities currently provide limited coverage, your permanent presence will transform accessibility to care and allow for the development of ongoing patient relationships that visiting providers cannot establish.
This position offers a rare combination of professional autonomy, pioneering impact, and balanced lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find in modern dermatology practice. As the founding dermatologist for this service line, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape care delivery while enjoying the support of an established healthcare system committed to your success.