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Permanente Medicine
Seattle, Washington

OB/GYN Physician - Salaried Locum

OB/GYNFull-Time

Listed compensation

$354K - $417K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

About Us

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician-led, self-governed and independent multi-specialty group practice, providing care to the more than 700,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Washington state.

We work unencumbered by traditional health care obstacles and without silos; prioritizing people over profits, collaboration over ego, and driven by a singular goal: our patients' health.

At WPMG, we take care of the whole person, with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs that contribute to total health. We are clinicians motivated by the desire to make a purposeful difference in the communities we serve, and in how health care is delivered.

We are looking for people to join us who understand that being a leader doesn’t always come with a job title; it’s about who you are, what you believe, and how you show up every day.

  • People who work to know, respect, and guide their colleagues and patients.
  • People who focus on serving their team and the people they take care of by inspiring, including and holding themselves and each other accountable for everything they do.
  • People who have the courage to commit, improve, and work with others to find solutions to help make this the best place to give care and the best place to get care.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a full-time salaried locums (1.0 FTE) OB/GYN to join our Capitol Hill Medical Center team in Seattle Washington.

Seattle Campus is a multispecialty medical center. Ambulatory Surgery Center, Lab, Radiology and Pharmacy on site. Office hours are 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday, with Urgent Care open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Compensation and Benefits

The entire salary range for this position is $354,961 to $417,601 and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $354,961 to $396,721 based on factors such as education, training or experience.

Benefits include: Full malpractice indemnification (including tail coverage), medical benefits, 401(k), paid vacation, post-graduate educational leave, postgraduate funding, employer contributions to social security.

Seattle, Washington

Seattle is a vibrant seaport city nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, economic opportunity, and cultural richness. With over 750,000 residents, it’s the largest city in both Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is home to global industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Alaska Airlines.

Known for its innovation, outdoor lifestyle, and dynamic neighborhoods, Seattle attracts those seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life.

With stunning views, top-tier healthcare and education, and a thriving arts and food scene, Seattle truly offers something for everyone.

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients throughout Washington State’s many vibrant and unique communities. Many know the Pacific Northwest as an attractive tourist destination with beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a host of cultural and recreational opportunities. These elements, among others, make Washington an excellent place to live.

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 comprehensive OB/GYN care to patients within a multispecialty medical center environment. Collaborate with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs of patients to ensure total health.

Requirements

The role requires a qualified OB/GYN physician to work full-time at the Seattle campus. Candidates should demonstrate leadership qualities, a commitment to inclusive care, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient healthMultispecialty practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OB/GYN Physician - Salaried Locum at Permanente Medicine a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 799 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

Permanente Medicine holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 65 active listings.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$386k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $361k in an average-cost state. 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 ~$386k midpoint, that is roughly $15k–$27k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 OB/GYN Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

2
<$365k
1
$400k
1
$416k
2
$455k-500k

Annual compensation range

#1

OBGYN Physician Charlottesville (Per Diem)Per Diem

Sentara Health · Charlottesville, Virginia

$373k-$494k
#2

OB/GYN Physician

Beth Israel Lahey Health · Exeter, New Hampshire

$315k-$466k
#3

Physician, OB/GYN – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
#4

OB/GYN Opportunity | Mississippi Gulf Coast

$300k-$400k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Ob/gyn listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 799 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 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

Salary Range: $354,961 - $417,601
Full Malpractice Indemnification
Tail Coverage
Medical Benefits
401k
Paid Vacation
Post-Graduate Educational Leave
Postgraduate Funding