Career Opportunities
Linn County is beautiful! Who doesn't want to live here?
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We are located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Do you enjoy a day at the beach, mountains, camping, hiking, snow skiing, water skiing, college sports, visiting local vineyards, or a night in the city. With an hour drive you can do any of these activities. To find all the local treasures visit the Albany Visitor Association website.
Clear Lake
Linn County has Clear Lake Resort located at Located on Hwy 126, 4 miles south of the Hwy 20 Junction. If you looking for a quiet place to fish, amazing views, or a place to bring the kids for an adventure, you’ll find it at Clear Lake Resort. Visitors can enjoy a hike, run, or bike around the Clear Lake Loop Trail or connect to the 26 mile McKenzie River Trail. The Resort is located near the McKenzie and Santiam Rivers; great waterways for river rafting, floating and boating.
Medical School
Linn County is home the only College of Osteopathic Medicine in Oregon. Western University of Health Sciences is located in Lebanon, Oregon. It offers programs in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OT). Western University welcomed their first class of students to the Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2021.
Western University of Health Science is ranked in US News & World Report’s 2022 Best Medical Schools for:
- Best Medical Schools: Research
- Best Medical Schools: Primary Care
- Most Diverse Medical Schools
- Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
- Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care Fields
- Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas
