Position Overview

Strategic Fourth General Surgeon Position

As you step into the role of General Surgeon at Good Shepherd Health, you'll join a thriving surgical team where quality of practice takes precedence over hurried recruitment. This thoughtfully created fourth position strengthens an already successful surgical rotation, allowing for enhanced work-life balance while expanding essential surgical services to a community that deeply values consistent, local care. Unlike high-volume urban settings where surgeons are often reduced to procedure specialists, here you'll practice the full spectrum of general surgery with the satisfaction of knowing you're filling a vital healthcare need.

Located on the southern shore of the Columbia River in Hermiston, Oregon, Good Shepherd serves as the surgical cornerstone for Umatilla County and surrounding rural communities. The hospital's service area encompasses a diverse patient population that relies on your expertise for both scheduled and emergent surgical care, with the nearest major medical center 30 minutes away in the Tri-Cities.

Position created specifically to expand surgical services and provide more consistent coverage to the community
Opportunity to shape the growth of specialty services alongside collaborative colleagues
Focus on cultural and clinical fit rather than filling the position quickly
Board certification in General Surgery required, with minimally invasive certification preferred but not required
Collaborative reporting structure with the existing surgical team and hospital leadership

Community Impact and Service Area

Your surgical expertise will directly address a significant community need, serving as a vital healthcare resource for patients throughout Umatilla County and beyond who would otherwise travel considerable distances for care. The regional significance of Good Shepherd Health is demonstrated by its consistent capacity – operating at nearly full occupancy with its 25 beds – showcasing both the demand for services and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in this growing community.

Service area encompasses all of Umatilla County and extends to western and southern rural locations
Position addresses real community needs rather than simply expanding market share
Local surgical capabilities allow management of many conditions that might otherwise require transfer
Level III Trauma Center designation enables appropriate surgical intervention when necessary
Strategic location between rural communities and larger medical centers in Tri-Cities

This position represents a rare opportunity to join a hospital that combines the collegial environment of a smaller facility with the resources and advanced technology of a larger system. The deliberate growth strategy focuses on enhancing surgical services while maintaining the personal connections that make practicing in this community so rewarding.