You will be the first rheumatologist in Hermiston, establishing a new specialty within Good Shepherd Health. While there are no rheumatology colleagues currently in the community, you won’t be practicing in isolation. Instead, you’ll be welcomed into a highly collaborative medical community where specialists and primary care providers are eager to support and partner with you.
You will find a strong referral pipeline from:
Good Shepherd Health is known for its collegial environment where physicians and APPs work seamlessly together. Here, specialists actively engage with one another to coordinate care, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure patients receive the highest standard of treatment.
You’ll have the option to work alongside advanced practice providers to help manage patient flow, as well as dedicated clinical support staff who will ensure your clinic runs smoothly. The system emphasizes respect for physician time, with staff trained to streamline workflows so you can focus on patient care.
Your closest rheumatology colleagues will be based in the Tri-Cities and Hood River, Oregon, making your role in Hermiston even more critical. Patients and providers alike will see you as an essential resource, and you’ll quickly become a cornerstone of specialty care in the region.