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Hospitalist

Good Shepherd Health Care System · Hermiston, OR

Posted October 16, 2026

Good Shepherd Medical Center (Hermiston) · 610 NW 11th Street, Hermiston, OR, US, 97838

  • Pay: $200 – $225 per hour
  • Schedule: Full time
  • Location: Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston, OR
  • Organization: Good Shepherd Health Care System, an independent, financially strong community health system in Eastern Oregon

Good Shepherd Healthcare System (GSHCS) is looking to fill a full-time Hospitalist position.

  • 12-hour shifts - Scheduled in blocks of 5 to 10 shifts.
  • Base Compensation range: $200 - $225/hour

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System

At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.

Why Choose Good Shepherd?

  • Independent & Financially Stable organization
  • Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
  • Supportive Administration & Culture
  • Thriving, Growing Region supporting an outdoor lifestyle & adventure.

Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.

About the Position

A Hospitalist is responsible for assuming primary responsibility for inpatients admitted to the Good Shepherd Medical Center by the Emergency Department as well as those inpatients assigned to the Hospitalist after being admitted by other physicians. The Hospitalist retains this responsibility until discharge. Other duties include referrals, consultations, and assignment of inpatients to other physicians if the need for appropriate specialties arises, along with other duties typically performed by Hospitalists.

Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted medical license in OR (or the ability to obtain)
  • OR DEA licensure (or the ability to obtain)
  • Minimum two years of experience preferred
  • Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and other specialty specific certifications as required

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Employer

Good Shepherd Health Care System

Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is a thriving, independent, community-focused health system in Hermiston, Oregon, serving nearly 75,000 patients across the region. Good Shepherd is a rapidly growing, mid-sized system that offers many of the same specialties found in larger health systems, backed by a strong financial position: 400+ days cash on hand and zero long-term debt. Its mission is simple: "Patients First. Always."

A system that's growing:

  • More than 80 physicians and other providers hired in under two years, and a team that grew from 1,048 to 1,540 members between 2023 and 2025
  • New service lines in cardiology, child and adult psychiatry, critical care, gastroenterology, interventional radiology, nephrology, occupational health, pulmonology, physical therapy and sleep medicine
  • Expanded orthopedics, oncology, pediatrics, primary care, urgent care and women's services, plus da Vinci robotic surgery
  • 61 acres purchased in Boardman, OR for a future Good Shepherd campus

Why physicians join Good Shepherd:

  • Competitive base salaries plus quality, production and RVU incentives, sign-on and retention bonuses, and relocation incentives
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their families
  • Retirement, CME stipends, paid malpractice, and licensure and membership dues
  • On-site childcare, a free on-site wellness center, and complimentary meals

About Hermiston, Oregon: Hermiston, in the heart of Northeast Oregon, offers affordable living, excellent schools, and easy access to hiking, fishing and boating near the Blue Mountains and the Columbia River. It's centrally located, about a 3–4 hour drive from Portland, Seattle, Spokane and Boise.

Livability

19,406
Hermiston population
$321K
Avg 3-bedroom home
68° / 43°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Kennewick
24.5 mi
Pop. 260,091
Pasco
28.5 mi
Pop. 78,446
Richland
29.7 mi
Pop. 61,912
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Umatilla County
—
Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$321K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,395
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
68° / 43°
Avg high / low
4.52 in
Yearly rainfall
222
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 97838
27,713
Total residents
13,989
Male residents
13,724
Female residents
Age distribution
total
27,713
0-9
3,608
10-19
4,914
20-29
3,775
30-39
3,639
40-49
3,562
50-59
3,498
60-69
2,361
70-79
1,686
80+
670
Ethnicity
White
20,295
Black Or African American
247
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
92
Asian
400
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
39
Other
3,653
Two Or More
2,987
Source: US Census Bureau
70
Walk Score — Somewhat Walkable
52
Bike Score — Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Portland International Airport (PDX) 160.67 mi
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) 24.17 mi
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) 29.61 mi
Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) 50.89 mi
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) 77.76 mi
Source: FAA database
Hospitalist
Good Shepherd Health Care System · Hermiston, OR