SEPS History and Statistics
Founded in 1973, Salem Emergency Physicians Service (SEPS) started with only 3 physicians and has continued to grow and thrive since then. Over the past 50+ years, SEPS has continually staffed the Salem Hospital Emergency Department (SHED), and as of December 2024, has taken over the staffing of the Salem Health West Valley Hospital Emergency Department.
Seeing over 300+ patients a day, the Salem Hospital Emergency Department is the busiest on the West Coast between Vancouver and Los Angeles.
SEPS provides clinical and administrative physician leadership throughout the Salem Health organization and Willamette Valley community and will continue to do so for years to come.
As one of Oregon’s only independent, democratic, physician-owned, medical groups; SEPS includes over 60 medical providers and 3 administrative members. We provide competitive compensation, a rewarding practice environment, and flexible scheduling to promote an attractive lifestyle and long career.
As our SEPS mission states, we provide the highest quality care in a safe, efficient, and compassionate manner to patients, their families and our community.
SEPS Mission
SEPS Core Values
- Quality of Care – Providing the highest quality patient care is our ultimate priority.
- Sustainability – Corporate and employee health maintained through group stability, loyalty, and intelligent group decisions.
- Job Satisfaction – Provide competitive compensation, a rewarding practice environment, and flexible scheduling to promote an attractive lifestyle and long career.
- Equality – Govern and operate our business through democracy, respect, and fairness.
2025 SEPS Facts
| Group Type | Physician-owned Democratic Partnership since 1973 |
|---|---|
| Group Size |
32 Physician EM BC Shareholders 8 Physician EM BC/BE Associates 10 Salem Hospital Advanced Practice Providers 7 West Valley Hospital (WVH) IC Physicians 2 West Valley Hospital Advanced Practice Providers 3 Dedicated Administrative Staff |
| Annual ED Volume |
Salem Hospital ED Visits: 112,940 WVH ED Visits: 20,152 |
| Practice Facility |
Two Locations: Salem Hospital — Level 2 Trauma Center, Acute Care, 98 Patient Care Areas West Valley Hospital — Critical Access Hospital, 9 Patient Care Areas |
| Average Daily Patient Volume |
Salem Hospital: 300+ WVH: 50+ |