Pays $377k-$444k — Pulmonologist market median is ~$400k (37 jobs)
Pulmonologist
About the Role
Part-time (0.70 FTE) pulmonology role in Seattle/Bellevue, WA. $377K-$444K prorated, sign-on bonus, relocation up to $13K.
Join Permanente Medicine as a Pulmonologist – Sign-On Bonus, Relocation in Bellevue, Washington.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $377K - $444K
- Relocation assistance: $13,000.
- Pension plan offered.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Value Based Incentive Program
- Shareholder Track Program
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, competitive compensation. Work with Permanente Medicine in Bellevue, Washington.
Key Responsibilities
The Pulmonologist will provide high-value outpatient pulmonary care, including both face-to-face and virtual consultations. The role involves supporting clinical practice across the Capitol Hill and Bellevue Medical Centers while maintaining a focus on patient-centered outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Medical Degree (MD/DO) and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine. Applicants are required to obtain a Washington State Medical License and Federal DEA registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Pulmonologist position at Permanente Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Pulmonology — Physician Career Context
Permanente Medicine holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 55 active listings.
In Washington, Physician listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$320k across 370 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (20,164 listings).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Washington's cost-of-living index is 118.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$411k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $346k in an average-cost state — Washington ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$411k midpoint, that is roughly $16k–$29k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Pulmonologist roles.
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