Your practice at Good Shepherd Medical Center places you at the heart of healthcare delivery for Umatilla County, Oregon's largest healthcare provider serving a rural region along the southern shore of the Columbia River. This employed APP position offers the scheduling flexibility many providers seek, with 10 to 12 shifts per month across two well-equipped urgent care locations. You will see approximately 25 patients daily, treating a low-acuity patient panel that allows you to practice medicine without the high-stress environment common in emergency department settings.
Good Shepherd Health draws patients from all of Umatilla County and surrounding rural communities to the west and south, areas where access to quality healthcare remains limited. As an urgent care provider, you fill a critical gap, delivering same-day care that keeps non-emergent cases out of the emergency department while ensuring community members receive timely treatment close to home. The region's agricultural workforce and growing population depend on providers willing to serve outside major metropolitan areas.
This position offers the work-life balance that draws many APPs to urgent care, with predictable daytime hours, no overnight shifts, and no call responsibilities. You will join a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers who share coverage across both locations, creating scheduling flexibility while maintaining consistent staffing for the communities you serve.