Physiatrist, Spine Clinic Physician - Salaried Locum

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physiatrist, Spine Clinic Physician - Salaried Locum at Permanente Medicine a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation position at Permanente Medicine is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Permanente Medicine lists compensation for this physician position at $298k to $351k annually.

This position is based in Puyallup, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Spine care, Diagnostic workups, Treatment planning, Patient evaluation, Outpatient care, Evidence-based medicine, Patient-centered care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic spinal conditions in an outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic workups and developing treatment plans in collaboration with neurosurgery and pain management specialists.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance, Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.