Sleep Med/Neurology NP or PA needed in La Grande, OR

Columbia Healthcare

Sleep Med/Neurology NP or PA needed in La Grande, OR

La Grande, OR
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the POSITION

    Join a growing, independent, nonprofit Critical Access Hospital and regional health system serving communities throughout beautiful Northeastern Oregon. This organization combines the close-knit culture and personalized care of a community hospital with an impressive range of specialty services and modern medical technology.

    The health system includes a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, more than 20 primary and specialty clinics, 80+ providers, and 800+ employees and continues to invest in expanding access to high-quality healthcare throughout the region.

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in Sleep Medicine to join an established, collaborative team.

    • AASM-accredited sleep facility offering both in-lab and home sleep monitoring services for adult patients ages 18+
    • New graduates are welcome and will receive structured training, physician support, and mentorship
    • Level IV Trauma Center
    • Growing and expanding Critical Access Hospital with a strong commitment to rural healthcare
    • Highly collaborative, supportive team environment
    • Four 10-hour days per week
    • No after-hours call requirements
    • Average of approximately 12 patients per day
    • Epic electronic health record
    • Join a professional staff consisting of three full-time physicians and one nurse practitioner, supported by an experienced clinic nursing team

    Responsibilities

    The provider will evaluate and manage adult patients with a broad range of sleep disorders and work closely with physicians and clinical staff to provide comprehensive sleep medicine services.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Evaluation and management of patients with a wide range of sleep disorders
    • Reviewing and interpreting sleep study findings with physician support
    • Initiation and ongoing management of PAP therapy
    • Monitoring treatment effectiveness and adherence
    • Patient education regarding sleep hygiene, PAP use, and treatment compliance
    • Collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and other specialties to provide coordinated patient care

    The organization offers an extensive range of medical and surgical specialties, allowing providers to practice in a rural setting while benefiting from the resources and collaboration of a comprehensive regional health system.

    About LA GRANDE, OREGON

    Located in the Grande Ronde Valley of Northeastern Oregon, La Grande offers the quality of life of a smaller community surrounded by some of the most impressive mountain scenery in the Pacific Northwest.

    With a population of approximately 13,000, La Grande serves as an economic, educational, healthcare, recreational, and cultural hub for Eastern Oregon while maintaining a welcoming, family-oriented, small-town atmosphere.

    For outdoor enthusiasts, the region provides outstanding access to hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, snow sports, and other year-round recreation. The surrounding mountains, forests, rivers, and open spaces make it an especially attractive location for someone looking to escape the congestion of a major metropolitan area.

    La Grande also provides the conveniences needed for everyday life while maintaining a strong sense of community. It is an appealing option for providers seeking shorter commutes, access to the outdoors, a slower pace of life, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a regional healthcare community.

    About the COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    Highly competitive total compensation opportunity of $147K+, including:

    • Excellent base salary
    • Quality incentives of up to $15,000+
    • $20,000 commencement bonus
    • $8,000 annually for CME, licensing, professional dues, and subscriptions
    • Paid CME time
    • Student loan repayment assistance
    • Hospital-employed position
    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Paid malpractice coverage

    This opportunity offers an attractive combination of strong compensation, a four-day workweek, no after-hours call, mentorship for new graduates, and an exceptional Eastern Oregon lifestyle.