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Gastroenterologist | Everett, WA

GastroenterologyIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$387k-$758k

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Job Description

Optum Washington ( formerly The Everett Clinic) is adding a Gastroenterologist (MD/DO) to our team in Everett, Washington.. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Our practice of 10 Gastroenterologists and 6 ARNPs continues to grow. We are looking to add an additional team member to keep up with patient volume and demand. Our team is a thriving and supportive, physician-led practice located just 30 minutes north of Seattle.

We focus on the health of our patients and strive for a healthy work-life balance for our team. Our low physician turnover rates and high physician satisfaction scores make Optum one of the Northwest’s most sought-after organizations.

Practice Highlights

  • Minimal Call – 3-4 weekends per year (1 weekend every 3-4 months), 2 call nights per month
  • Daily mix of procedures & patient visits (60%25+ time in endoscopy)
  • Supportive multispecialty practice with robust primary care group referral base.
  • No need to market yourself, be busy with a full schedule from the day you start!
  • Generous quality, production and sign on bonuses

Compensation/Benefits Highlights

  • $40,000 starting bonus with no repayment
  • Competitive pay and well-deserved incentive bonuses
  • Relocation support for those moving 50 + miles
  • CME reimbursement & dedicated CME Time
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision
  • 401k with matching & Stock Options
  • Short- and long-term disability, company paid life insurance
  • Company paid malpractice coverage

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Eligible in Gastroenterology and Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
  • Unrestricted Washington license or ability to obtain one
  • Ability to obtain hospital privileges at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within electronic medical record system

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $386,500-757,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Gastroenterologist will perform a daily mix of procedures and patient visits, with at least 60% of time dedicated to endoscopy. They will work within a collaborative, physician-led multispecialty team to provide high-quality care to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, and hold or be able to obtain an unrestricted Washington medical license. The ability to obtain hospital privileges at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical proceduresMultispecialty collaboration

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$572k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $535k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,418 active listings.

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$572k midpoint, that is roughly $23k–$40k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 371 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Everett

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$634k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,946/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$40,000 starting bonus
Relocation support
CME reimbursement
Dedicated CME time
Comprehensive health, dental, vision
401k with matching
Stock options
Short- and long-term disability