What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Med/Neurology NP or PA needed in La Grande, OR position at Columbia Healthcare?
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.
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
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:
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
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
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
Salary : $8,000