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Geriatrician

Legacy Health · Vancouver, WA

Posted September 17, 2026

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center · 2211 NE 139th St, Vancouver, WA, US, 98686

Overview

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, at Legacy Health, our mission is doing what’s best for our patients, our people, our community and our world. We aim to improve the health of everyone we care for––to create a legacy that truly lives on.

Ours is a legacy of health and community. Of respect and responsibility. Of quality and innovation.

Legacy Medical Group - Geriatrics is the most Comprehensive Geriatrics Program in Southwest Washington and Portland Oregon!

Our services include Geriatric assessment clinics located in the Portland metro area (Good Samaritan and Meridian Park) and SW Washington (Salmon creek) that provide comprehensive consultative services to manage complex geriatrics issues, outpatient Geriatric psychiatry consults, Geriatric inpatient hospitalist program including a hip fracture service, inpatient delirium and geriatric psychiatry consults and nursing home program.

Come join our team and create your own legacy!

Legacy Physicians enjoy benefits such as:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Relocation allowance
  • Full benefits package
  • Teaching opportunities
  • And many more

Salary Based Compensation Plan Starting Ranging from $239,625 - $281,912 annually

Location & Lifestyle: Portland, Oregon

The spectacular Columbia River Gorge and majestic Cascade Mountains surround Vancouver. The beautiful ocean beaches of the northwest and fantastic skiing at Mt. Hood are all within a 60-minute drive. The temperate four-season climate, spectacular views and abundance of cultural and outdoor activities, along with five-star restaurants, sporting attractions, and outstanding schools, make the Pacific Northwest an ideal place to live.

As a nationally known and respected health care provider, Legacy Health offers an outstanding work environment, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Learn more about us and apply on our website at www.legacyhealth.org.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for direct patient care of older adults, teaching, and administrative duties under the direction of the LMG Geriatrics Medical Director.

Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O
  • Approved residency in internal medicine or family practice

Licensure

  • Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine or Family Practice
  • Certified added qualification in Geriatrics
  • Medical License for the applicable state

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Employer

Legacy Health

Legacy Health is a locally based, nonprofit health system in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington area — six hospitals, Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, and a regional network of Legacy Medical Group clinics.

Our mission is good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Above all, we will do the right thing.

We're locally governed, which means decisions get made close to the communities they affect. If you're passionate about that mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply — even if you don't meet every qualification listed.

Livability

19,594
Vancouver population
$520K
Avg 3-bedroom home
64° / 47°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Portland
13.0 mi
Pop. 2,084,045
Vancouver
6.2 mi
Pop. 192,696
Gresham
17.7 mi
Pop. 112,818
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Clark County
—
Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$520K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,989
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
64° / 47°
Avg high / low
33.12 in
Yearly rainfall
98
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 98686
20,518
Total residents
10,454
Male residents
10,064
Female residents
Age distribution
total
20,518
0-9
2,478
10-19
2,472
20-29
2,057
30-39
2,612
40-49
3,101
50-59
2,741
60-69
2,416
70-79
1,881
80+
760
Ethnicity
White
16,533
Black Or African American
344
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
127
Asian
1,121
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
218
Other
468
Two Or More
1,707
Source: US Census Bureau
6
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
42
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Portland International Airport (PDX) 9.42 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) 59.22 mi
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) 87.09 mi
Source: FAA database