Hospitalist

About the role

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. Owned and led by physicians, NWP offers competitive salaries not tied to fee‑for‑service, board‑certified physicians across 50+ specialties. We are seeking physicians to join our Hospital Medicine team in Vancouver, WA. The ideal candidate will provide high‑quality, comprehensive care with sensitivity and understanding for hospitalized patients and their families, ensuring patients receive clear information and explanations about their care. You will join an integrated, compassionate team of physicians and supportive clinical and administrative staff, working a mix of daytime and swing shifts to meet patient demands. This is a full‑time opportunity.

Responsibilities

Provide high‑quality, comprehensive care to hospitalized patients and their families; communicate clearly and empathetically about diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses; collaborate with an integrated team of specialists, nurses, and support staff; work a blended schedule of day and swing shifts to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Flexibility to work a blended schedule of days and swings

Benefits

• Generous automatic employer‑funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings (additional employee contribution optional)
• Competitive compensation 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 1.0 FTE strongly preferred; 0.9 FTE (prorated compensation) schedule may be available

Pay

• Annual salary range: $268,800 – $305,400 (based on skills, qualifications, degrees, certifications, training, market data, etc.)
• Total Rewards value range: $304,211 – $414,000 (includes salary plus benefits)
• Student loan assistance programs – up to $125,000
• Generous sign‑on bonus – up to $25,000
• Relocation allowance – up to $15,000

Schedule

• Full‑time (1.0 FTE) preferred; 0.9 FTE (prorated) schedule may be available
• Blended schedule of daytime and swing shifts to meet patient demands