Rheumatologist
Good Shepherd Health Care System · Hermiston, OR
Posted October 16, 2026
Good Shepherd Rheumatology (Hermiston) · 620 NW 11th Street, Hermiston, OR, US, 97838
- Pay: $400,000 – $475,000 per year
- Schedule: Full time
- Location: Good Shepherd Rheumatology, Hermiston, OR
- Organization: Good Shepherd Health Care System, an independent, financially strong community health system in Eastern Oregon
Rheumatologist Opportunity | Join a Thriving, Independent Health System | Good Shepherd Health Care System
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join our growing specialty team. As we expand to meet the healthcare needs of a rapidly growing region, this is a unique opportunity to practice full-spectrum rheumatology in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Key Highlights of the Opportunity
- Competitive base salary: $400,000 – $475,000
- Additional compensation includes:
- 5% quality bonus
- Production incentives & bonus opportunities
- Generous signing bonus
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for employees and their families (medical, dental, vision)
- Robust retirement plan and employer-paid life insurance
- Annual CME stipend and reimbursement for local/state medical association dues
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Complimentary meals, onsite gym, and $1,000 annual wellness incentive
- Onsite childcare center available to employees
- Independent, financially stable organization with over 400 days of cash on hand and zero long-term debt
At a time when many healthcare systems are consolidating or reducing services, Good Shepherd is expanding — investing in clinical excellence and provider growth.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
- Active, unrestricted Oregon medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Active, unrestricted Oregon DEA license (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings, including a drug test that aligns with federal drug testing regulations
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.