Pediatric NP opening in Oregon

**Pediatric NP opening in Oregon**
-Located in ***La Grande, OR*** - Boise, ID 170m; Portland 260m.
-Full Time & Permanent Position.
-Competitive Compensation & Benefits.

**Oregon Tax Credit:** The State of Oregon offers an income tax credit of $5,000 for physicians practicing in La Grande, which is equivalent to earning another estimated $9,930 in base salary not reflected in the numbers above. [The Credit is applied to Oregon taxes before FICA tax and the estimate is based on tax brackets of 9% for State, 33% for Federal, 1.45% for Medicare and 6.2% for FICA.]

The group is an independent 501(c)3 not-for-profit health system that includes a community hospital and 13 primary and specialty clinics. As Union County s largest private employer, more than 750 people comprise the team all dedicated to providing quality health care services to the region. Located in Northeast Oregon, La Grande is nestled within the mountain ranges that dominate our landscape Blue Mountains to the west and Eagle Caps to the southeast. These mountains surround the Grande Ronde Valley, the second largest enclosed valley in the world and home to the hospital since 1907. Needless to say, we enjoy a diverse and rich outdoor lifestyle. With a four-season climate, Union County is home to many outdoor activities and sports year round. Summer and spring offer opportunities for all styles of fishing; as well as kayaking and swimming, camping, bird watching, hiking, four-wheeling and trail-riding on mountain bike or horseback. The Mount Emily Recreation Area (MERA) is just two miles from La Grande, providing nearly 3,700 acres of year-round access to the Blue Mountains. In winter, MERA is popular spot for back-country skiing and snow-shoeing. Union County is home to Eastern Oregon University, founded in 1929, and also home to the OHSU School of Nursing on-campus program.