NP Per Diem
Salem Health

Nurse Practitioner Specialist

$1 - $1,000,000 / year

Location: 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Hospitalist
Position Type: Unscheduled
Schedule: Day Shift, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm; Night Shift, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Your role with us

As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) on our Hospitalist team, you’ll work alongside dedicated physicians, nurses, and specialists to deliver exceptional care to adult inpatients. We’re known for being one of the busiest emergency departments on the West Coast, and our hospitalists are a vital part of that high-performing system. You’ll join a team of over 50 physicians and advanced practitioners that values evidence-based practice, professional growth, and work-life balance, with a schedule designed to give you both challenge and recovery time. Our hospitalists APPs are integral to ensuring seamless patient transitions and supporting our commitment to quality care day or night.

Advanced Practice Provider NP / PA – Adult Hospitalist

Our Adult Hospitalist program provides comprehensive inpatient care at our main campus in Salem, Oregon. Our multidisciplinary team manages a diverse patient population. You will collaborate closely with a top-notch Rapid Response Team as well as our experienced Emergency Room colleagues. We prioritize sustainable workloads, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement supported by Lean principles and a commitment to provider engagement.

Salem Hospital

Salem Hospital is an award-winning hospital system serving Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley. Our campus in Salem is a Level II Trauma Center and one of the largest acute care hospitals in the state, with more than 600 beds.

What you'll do

  • Serve as a clinical resource, promoting evidence-based care and seamless coordination across disciplines.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists to ensure patients receive high-quality, timely care.
  • Respond promptly to patient needs, utilizing rapid response teams for codes and ICU procedures.
  • Contribute to team development and process improvement initiatives.

 Required qualifications

Nurse Practitioner (NP):

  • Master’s degree or higher in Nursing or equivalent field recognized by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
  • Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
  • Current, unencumbered RN license and NP certificate in the State of Oregon.
  • Valid NP national certification and DEA registration.
  • At least 12 months relevant hospital experience in the past three years.
  • If the Nurse Practitioner does not have the relevant hospital experience and cannot otherwise document current competency, a monitoring plan may be required.
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.

Physician Associate (PA):

  • Graduation from an ARC-PA–accredited Physician Associate program.
  • At least 12 months relevant inpatient experience in the past three years.
  • If the Physician Associate does not have the relevant hospital experience and cannot otherwise document current competency, a monitoring plan may be required.
  • Successful completion of the Physician Associate National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
  • Current certification by NCCPA, Oregon PA license, and DEA registration.

Additional information

  • No coverage of codes.
  • No coverage for procedure or ventilator management.
  • We maintain a closed ICU.
  • Knowledge of Lean methodology highly preferred.

 Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care. 

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact physician.recruitment@salemhealth.org.

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