Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician - Hourly Locum
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine | ranked against 2,628 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $249k (middle half $249k–$249k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Washington | 67 active | 2,637 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 50% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Permanente Medicine | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index56 active listings |
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.
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