Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician, Primary Care
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Job Description
About the Company
Northwest Permanente (NWP) is described as the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington, employing 1,500+ physicians and 300+ administrative professionals. It serves over 615,000 Kaiser Permanente members. A defining characteristic is that NWP is physician-owned and physician-led, with physicians earning competitive salaries not based on a fee-for-service model. The group comprises board-certified physicians across 50+ specialties. NWP prides itself on an integrated healthcare model and a PCP-first (Primary Care Physician) approach, designed to help clinicians “reclaim their time and passion for medicine” through collaboration and support.
Job Description (Detailed)
This position invites applications for a Board Certified or Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join the Primary Care team in Longview, WA.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to provide high-quality, comprehensive care.
Work Environment and Support:
• You will join an integrated and compassionate team composed of physicians and supportive clinical and administrative staff.
• A significant feature is that 70% of your in-basket messages are handled by a dedicated team.
• To ensure work-life balance, “ghost physicians” cover messages when you are off, allowing you to truly unplug.
• You will work alongside experienced support staff.
• The system leverages a physician-friendly Epic EMR complemented by a virtual scribe service.
• There is seamless collaboration with specialty care, requiring no prior authorizations.
• The model emphasizes a PCP-first approach.
Training and Onboarding:
• New physicians benefit from a year-long ramp-up period.
• A full-year mentorship program is provided to ensure a strong start.
Schedule and Eligibility:
• The position is PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligible.
• Flexible 0.7-1.0 FTE schedules are available to accommodate personal life.
Compensation and Benefits:
NWP offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package:
• Annual Salary: Ranges from $271,000 to $308,000. This range considers the applicant’s skills, qualifications, degrees, certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors.
• Retirement Contributions: A generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contribution totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings, with an additional employee contribution option.
• Primary Care Panel Incentive: Up to $55,000 per year.
• Compensation Model: Competitive, not based on a fee-for-service model.
• Shareholder Pathway: Physicians have a pathway to become shareholders of Northwest Permanente.
• Education Support: Paid annual education leave plus an annual education allowance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave.
• Professional Liability: Complete professional liability coverage is provided at no cost.
• Board Certification/CME: 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and access to in-house CME opportunities.
• Total Rewards Value: The overall value range of the total compensation package is estimated between $397,000 to $472,000.
Current Hiring Incentives for This Role:
• Relocation Allowance: Up to $15,000.
• Generous Sign-on Bonus: Up to $50,000.
• Student Loan Assistance Programs: Up to $175,000.
Why Northwest Permanente Physicians Work Here:
Physicians at NWP benefit from practicing in an integrated health care model which provides instant access to dozens of specialties. This facilitates a high level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment. The environment is physician-led and designed to make jobs easier and enhance patient care.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Northwest Permanente is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, fostering fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Employment considerations are made without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
