Karrie Wuerch joins The Corvallis Clinic as Director of Physician Recruitment and Relations

Karrie Wuerch

CORVALLIS - Karrie Wuerch joined The Corvallis Clinic as Director of Physician Recruitment and Relations on Dec. 31. Ms. Wuerch replaces Elizabeth Bell, who retired at the end of December after 20 years at The Corvallis Clinic.

Ms. Wuerch comes from Swedish Medical Group in Seattle, where she has worked since 2010 as physician recruiter and human resources recruiting supervisor. She has more than 20 years of experience in recruiting, including more than 10 years in health care. Previously, she was director of physician recruitment at Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis.

Medical Director Dennis Regan, M.D., said that Ms. Wuerch will continue the work of recruiting the most highly qualified physicians for The Corvallis Clinic medical group, with 80 providers in 26 specialties serving Benton, Linn and Lincoln counties.

"We will truly miss Elizabeth Bell. She leaves a legacy of excellence in support at The Corvallis Clinic," Dr. Regan said. "We are excited to have Karrie join us because of her expertise in physician recruiting and for her knowledge of the mid-Willamette Valley. She will be an excellent person to continue the outstanding recruiting program that Elizabeth Bell has built during her tenure."

Ms. Wuerch has a master's degree in Adult Education and Training and Development from Oregon State University. She received her bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education and Communication. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. Prior to her career in health care, she worked in higher education and as a public school teacher. 

Ms. Wuerch can be reached at 541-754-1374.