Family Medicine Physician/Internal Medicine Physician Cross-Cover

Overview

Cash Compensation range: $312,040-$345,880

We invite applications for Board Certified or Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine to join our Primary Care team in a unique hybrid role featuring 60/40 practice split between Vancouver, WA and Longview/Kelso, WA. Our ideal candidate will have a the ability to provide high-quality, comprehensive care. You will join an integrated and compassionate team of physicians and supportive clinical and administrative staff. At Northwest Permanente, we've built a PCP-first model that lets you reclaim your time and passion for medicine.

What does this look like for you in practice?

• Minimum prior authorizations. Seamless collaboration with specialty care
• No call. You can unplug while team physicians cover your patients and your inbox
• True Paid Time Off – when you’re off, you are off!
• No RVUs. Compensation is not dependent on quantity of services provided
• 70% of in-box messages handled by a team of clinicians
• The ability to practice full-spectrum primary care with immediate access to specialty care, who are just a text away
• Physician-friendly Epic EMR with AI-assisted charting
• This hybrid position is available only as a full-time role, with 0.9-1.0 FTE opportunities (36-40 hours a week).

Northwest Permanente physician roles are PSLF eligible.

We Provide You:

• Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of eligible clinician earnings with additional employee contribution optional
• Competitive compensation that is not based on fee-for-service model
• Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of Northwest Permanente
• Paid annual education leave + annual education allowance
• Comprehensive benefits including largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave
• Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities
• Total Rewards value range of $452,000-$473,000

The annual salary for this position is $248,040-$281,880 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to spending 60% of your clinical time paneling at the Kaiser Permanente Vancouver clinic of your choice, this role offers a panel incentive of up to $12,000 annually, depending on FTE, along with circuit rider compensation for 40% cross-coverage responsibilities at Longview/Kelso, WA. 

Why Northwest Permanente Physicians Work Here

Northwest Permanente (NWP) is the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington with 1,500+ physicians and 300+ administrative professionals caring for 615,000+ Kaiser Permanente members. Northwest Permanente is owned and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 50+ specialties.Practicing in an integrated health care model like ours means that our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment not found just anywhere. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear what NWP physicians have to say about the collaborative environment they work in, and how this model not only makes their jobs easier – it makes them better doctors. 

Equal Opportunity EmployerNorthwest Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.