Clinical Associate - General Surgery Medical Director

Columbia Memorial Hospital in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University are seeking a general surgery leader to join our Astoria, Oregon group of experienced surgeons who provide general surgery care to patients in a community setting.General Surgeon leadership opportunity at Critical Access Hospital on the Oregon Coast while having an affiliation with the state of Oregon’s only academic medical center.Clinical Associate role with a balanced mix of dedicated OR and clinic time.Collaborative, established relationships with surgeons, oncology providers, radiologists, pathologists, hospitalists and primary care providers1:4 General Surgery call while maintaining prompt offsite availability.Growing and financially strong organization.Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school.Board Certification or Board Eligible in General SurgeryActive, unrestricted Oregon Medical LicenseDEA CertificateCompensation and BenefitsGuaranteed base salary with annual quality incentives plus a Medical Director stipend.Hiring incentives including commencement bonus and relocation.Annual CME stipend with paid educational leave.Paid time off, paid holidays and sick time.Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan options with employer matching contributions.About Columbia Memorial HospitalCMH is the fastest growing rural hospital in Oregon, serving the healthcare needs of the northern Oregon coast with a collaborative relationship with Oregon Health & Science University. Our full-service critical access hospital is a not-for-profit, independent, Planetree-Gold Certified organization where person-centered care is a priority. Our growing hospital and clinics employ over 900 employees, which includes a diverse professional medical staff of more than 100 physicians and advanced practice professionals including surgical, non-surgical and primary care specialties.Why Astoria, Oregon?Astoria, Oregon, has been listed as a top place to live by numerous magazines and websites. The natural beauty of the North Oregon Coast, the friendliness of small-town life, and the vibrant arts and restaurant scene make this a great place to live. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, award-winning dining, history, festivals or family fun, we have it all. The Northern Oregon Coast gives easy access to unlimited outdoor recreation including hiking, beachcombing, tide-pooling, golfing, fishing, zip-lining, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, hunting and surfing. This opportunity offers a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally.Contact For more information, please visit or contact Amanda Judd at 503-494-5940.Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or .

Created: 2025-12-11