Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma) - Locums

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. 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. We invite applications for a Board Certified or Eligible Ophthalmologist with Glaucoma fellowship training to join our Ophthalmology team as a locum tenens physician based in Vancouver, WA. You will join an integrated and compassionate team of physicians and supportive clinical and administrative staff, providing a mix of Glaucoma and Comprehensive Ophthalmology. Our Ophthalmologists are part of a truly comprehensive practice, offering the opportunity to work in a connected and comprehensive health care model, with the associated efficiencies. We offer an abundant surgical volume providing care for a full range of ophthalmologic disorders. The amount of subspecialty work will vary based on the needs of our patients and team. Our model is patient‑centric, creating seamless and efficient care across specialties. Our practice uses the latest technology to provide advanced care. In this role, you will primarily care for patients in two of our clinics.

What you can expect

• Experienced support staff
• Access to a physician‑friendly advanced Epic EMR

Minimum requirements

• Board Certified or Eligible in Ophthalmology
• Glaucoma fellowship training required

Schedule

Ideally 5 days/40 hours per week; flexible for 4 days/36‑hour work week. 3‑4 days per week of clinic at the Kaiser Salmon Creek medical office and 1 day per week at the Kaiser Longview medical office (additional travel stipend paid for each shift).

Why Northwest Permanente

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. 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.