Salary : $111,616.43 - $163,534.66 Annually
Location : Corvallis, OR
Job Type: Limited Duration Full-time
Job Number: Department: Health Clinics
Division: AFSCME
Opening Date: 09/12/2025
Closing Date: 9/26/ :59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit:: AFSCME
Classification:: C4P
FLSA Exempt Status: Overtime Exempt
Job Summary This is a full time, benefited, limited duration position expected to continue until 12/31/2026. Job Summary As our Rapid Access Primary Care for Justice Involved Persons (RA JIP PCP) Physician Associate for Benton and Linn counties, Oregon, you will provide rapid access to Primary Care for individuals transitioning out of the carceral setting, focused on stabilizing the health of the patient during their time of transition. A passion for those experiencing mental health and substance use disorders is required. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes a Program Coordinator dedicated to the program, SUD and mental health providers. You will also function as a Rapid Access Provider for established patients of the CHC.
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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide rapid access to Primary Care for Justice Involved Persons within the medical home model with a strong focus on prevention, disease management, and barrier reduction to improve health outcomes. Care will be trauma-informed and patient-centered. It will include medical treatment for substance use disorders, including Medication for Opioid Use Disorders. Continuing medical treatment for mental health disorders started in the jail will be necessary (support from psychiatrists readily available). Maintain a primary care relationship until patient has stabilized (usually within 1 year) and can be transferred to a longer-term PCP. (Approximately 50% of the FTE)
- Provide Rapid Access care for established patients of the CHC (approximately 50% of the FTE).
MORE INFORMATION - Work in a team that includes certified medical assistants, health navigators, RN care coordinators, clinical pharmacists, behavioral health/psychiatric consultants, working especially closely with our dedicated Substance Use Disorder Team.
- Physician supervision will be with the Complex Care Physician. Work side by side in the same hallway with the Complex Care Team and SUD teams. The Complex Care Physician also provides medical care in one of the jails, making care coordination even more efficient.
- Primary care appointments are typically 30 minutes
- 4, 10 hour shifts per week, 7 am - 6 pm. NO SATURDAYS or SUNDAYS
- May be required to work at different clinic locations.
- Limited on-call responsibility (once every 3-4 months ) as backup to RN triage service.
- Competitive benefits package that includes salary (not based on productivity ), PTO/ holidays, health insurance, retirement, wellness program, disability/life insurance coverage, and potential loan repayment programs. (See more details below.)
- Our organization serves communities with Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) ratings between 10 and 13 ( and qualifies for National Health Scholars, National Health Service Corps, and other Loan Repayment Programs.
The first review of applications will be September 26th, 2025. Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
Benefits: (Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.)
- Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
- 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
- $0 Health Insurance Premium!
- Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
- In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
- Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
- Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
- After 6 months of employment:
- The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
- A free and award-winning wellness program
- Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health
- Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities
- Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs
- 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
- Annual salary range of:
- $111,616.43 - $163,534.66
- This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
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Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant (HCP5) The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: - Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant training program
- Current or ability to obtain a Physician Assistant Unrestricted Oregon Medical License within 3 months of job offer
Applications will be accepted without current Physician Assistant Unrestricted Oregon Medical License but offer and start date will be contingent upon obtaining Medical License. Must be able to obtain Physician Assistant Unrestricted Oregon Medical License within 3 months of job offer.
Special Requirements: - Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
The Ideal Candidate: - Experience providing primary care for patients with multiple barriers to good health (social, mental, substance use, economic, housing, trauma history).
- Ability to apply Harm Reduction principles, within the boundaries of standards of care/ guidelines.
- Experience (professional or personal) with Justice Involved Persons.
- Ability to establish rapport and trust with patients experiencing Systems and other Traumas, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, and/ or substance use disorders. Formal training in Motivational Interviewing is a plus.
- Experience providing Urgent Care including procedural skills consistent with outpatient Urgent Care (basic suturing, splinting, interpretation of rapid testing, rapid assessment of illness). Xray interpretation is NOT required.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Strong teamwork skills and passion to work with others to improve systems and reduce disparities.
- Desire to develop a new program/ team.
- Ability to thrive with minimal structure/ supervision and is highly flexible and adaptable.
Salary Placement: Your application will be used to determine salary placement. Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. For further information, please click on the link:
Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Jennifer Micek, Medical Director
Benton County Health Clinics
Telephone:
Working & Living in Benton County Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state's fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city's largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much treasured rural heritage.
The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small town living, with unlimited access to Oregon's coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland's world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.
The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.
In addition to OSU, the Linn Benton Community College offers higher education. The highly regarded Corvallis, Philomath, Alsea, and Monroe School Districts serve the county.
Benton County is a home-rule county with five elected officials: three county commissioners, a district attorney, and the County Sheriff.
To learn more about Benton County, please visit at Benton County
Living in Benton County How to Apply - To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply - You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your Neo Gov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section.
- Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information - This is a FLSA exempt position.
- This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
- Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling .
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you.
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.
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Did you graduate for an accredited Physician Assistant Program?
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If you answered no to the previous question, what is your expected graduate date from an accredited Physician Assistant Program?
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