Internal Medicine Physician – High Lakes Health Care | Bend, Oregon

Live where you love. Practice with purpose.

High Lakes Health Care, a Praxis Health clinic, is seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician to join our vibrant team at the Upper Mill clinic, located in the heart of beautiful Bend, Oregon. As the largest independent primary care group in Central Oregon, we offer the best of both worlds: a close-knit, patient-centered practice backed by the strength and stability of the Pacific Northwest’s leading independent healthcare network.

Why High Lakes?

Voted “Best Medical Group” in Central Oregon for 7 consecutive years, High Lakes Health Care is known for its forward-thinking, compassionate approach to primary care. With over 35 providers across 6 locations, we serve as a trusted anchor in our fast-growing community — and we’re just getting started.

As part of the Praxis Health family, you’ll gain access to a broad referral network, strong administrative support, and local leadership that puts patient care and provider well-being first.

What You Can Expect:

• 100% outpatient internal medicine

• Collegial team of experienced primary care physicians and advanced practice providers

• Stable leadership, supportive culture, and an emphasis on long-term provider satisfaction

• Full-scope adult internal medicine panel with a mix of chronic disease, preventative care, and acute visits

• A highly sought-after location that attracts patients and providers alike

Benefit Highlights:

• Compensation: base salary + wRVU production $270,000 - $480,000
• 4 - 4.5 day workweek
• Signing bonus/ Relocation/ Loan repayment assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (health, life, vision, dental)
• PTO, CME, 401K / Roth Program
• Paid malpractice insurance, licensure, DEA, Tail
• Physician autonomy with strong admin & group support
• Light, shared call (no hospital call)

Bend, Oregon

Tucked into the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Bend, Oregon is where rugged natural beauty meets sophisticated small-town charm. With over 300 days of sunshine annually and a panoramic backdrop of snow-capped peaks, it’s a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and creative spirits alike. The Deschutes River winds through the heart of the city, inviting fly-fishers, paddleboarders, and sunset strollers to its banks, while the nearby high desert and alpine wilderness offer world-class skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and hiking—all within minutes of downtown.

Yet Bend is more than a gateway to adventure; it's a cultural destination in its own right. Its walkable, art-filled downtown is lined with gourmet eateries, award-winning breweries, boutique shops, and wellness studios. Local farmers markets, live music, and craft fairs bring the community together year-round, while a vibrant culinary and craft beer scene reflect the city’s creative energy and commitment to quality. Whether sipping a locally roasted coffee on a crisp morning or soaking in the alpenglow from a rooftop bar, visitors quickly discover what locals already know—life in Bend is beautifully balanced between nature, nourishment, and inspiration.

Required Qualifications & Abilities:

• Highly-engaged MD/DO physician
• Board Certification/ Board Eligible and Residency trained in Internal Medicine
• Clinical competency and expertise in caring for Primary Care patients
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respect for patient's confidentiality
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Attend work regularly and on time

High Lakes Health Care is part of Praxis Health, and, with six clinic locations, High Lakes Health Care is the largest primary care group in Central Oregon. Voted "Best Medical Group" for the 7th year in a row, High Lakes Health Care is known as the most innovative and most human group in the community because of our commitment to the patients we serve and our focus on providing the most exceptional patient care, while creating a positive and inclusive work environment for our providers and staff.

Praxis Health is the Pacific Northwest’s leading independent healthcare network, providing the highest levels of individualized patient care. We are not big-box health care, rather a family of primary care and specialty clinics throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Providing a small clinic environment, uncommon provider autonomy, and an umbrella of administrative support services, it’s the best of all worlds.

With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care, which all starts with putting patients and families at the forefront. Our efforts focus not only on providing exceptional patient care, but also on the wellness services and community outreach that engage and empower the people we serve to take charge of their health. All delivered by a team of mission driven physicians, employees and administrators – the best minds and the biggest hearts – to help ensure the safest, highest quality of care for all.

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• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.

EOE Disabled/Veteran

Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.