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Bellevue, Washington

Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician - Hourly Locum

Family MedicineNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$143.64/hr

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Job Description

You've invested years in developing the skills to provide exceptional care — and our model is designed to support you in doing just that. At Washington Permanente Medical Group, our clinicians benefit from comprehensive practice and administrative support that allows them to focus on what matters most: their patients.

From managing follow-up instructions and patient emails to helping connect patients with social services, we take care of many of the non-clinical responsibilities for you

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is the clinician-led medical group that provides care exclusively for Kaiser Permanente members in Washington state. With over 1,300 clinicians across more than 30 specialties, WPMG is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty group practices in the Pacific Northwest.

Position Overview

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking per diem Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician(s) to join Factoria Medical Center team in Bellevue, Washington.

Ideal candidates will have experience with telehealth and digital health—or the flexibility to incorporate virtual care into their practice.

  • This position is 100% outpatient with no call required.
  • You will have an excellent balance of patients per day and work with a centralized Telehealth Medical Center team to support your patients 24/7.
  • Inbox support team will manage up to 70% of your in-basket messages.
  • AI Scribing & Summarization support to cut down charting time by half.
  • In our integrated health care model our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment your patients deserve.

Learn more about Factoria Medical Center

Compensation and Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $143.64
  • Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage
  • Employer Contributions to Social Security
  • Eligible to participate in the Medical Group 401(k) Plan

Qualifications

  • Required: Medical Degree MD/DO
  • Required: BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
  • Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Bellevue offers a dynamic mix of innovation, natural beauty, and upscale living.

Just across Lake Washington from Seattle, it’s home to a thriving tech and business scene with global companies like Microsoft and T-Mobile. Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown with world-class dining, shopping, and arts, all framed by scenic views of the Cascades and Olympic Mountains.

With top-rated schools, beautifully maintained parks, and a strong sense of community, Bellevue combines the energy of a modern city with the comfort and security of a well-planned suburb—making it one of the most desirable places to live in the Pacific Northwest.

Learn more about life in Bellevue, Washington

Our Inclusive Workforce

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture.

WPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities.

If you have an interest in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and communities that we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality outpatient clinical care as a Family or Internal Medicine physician at the Factoria Medical Center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and utilize digital health tools to manage patient care efficiently.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentation

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Permanente Medicine holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 56 active listings.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicineranked against 2,628 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $249k (middle half $249k–$249k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Washington67 active2,637 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 50% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Family Medicine pay trend−3.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Permanente Medicinesilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index56 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,628 Family Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician - Hourly Locum at Permanente Medicine a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,628 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Family Medicine Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 26 employers
14
<$365k
7
$365k-385k
4
$385k-405k
4
$405k-425k
1
$458k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
52%
Relocation assistance
52%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sutter Health - Bay Area · San Francisco, California

$195 per hour
#2

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One Medical · Seattle, Washington

$171 per hour
#3

Family Physician (MD/DO) - On Call

$155-$165/hr
#4

Family Medicine Physician (flexible)

$110-$130/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,628 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Permanente Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Renton, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage
Employer Contributions to Social Security
401(k) Plan

Living in Bellevue

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.23M
Typical market rent
$2,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.