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Tacoma, Washington

Otolaryngologist

OtolaryngologyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$467k-$549k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

You've invested years 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 providers 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.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking an full-time Otolaryngologist (1.0 FTE) to join our Tacoma Medical Center team in Tacoma, Washington.

Kaiser - Tacoma Medical Center is a multispecialty medical 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

  • Salary Range: $466,870 to $549,259 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience)
  • Value Based Incentive Program: Annual bonus opportunity based on organizational and team-based performance on access, service and experience goals
  • Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG contributes a percent of your base salary to your 401(k), with optional employee contributions and immediate 100% vesting
  • Cash Balance Pension Plan: Provides an additional opportunity for pre-tax retirement savings
  • Shareholder Track Program: Defined pathway to WPMG shareholder status within a clinician-owned, clinician-led organization
  • Comprehensive, Market-Leading Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
  • Leadership Development opportunities
  • Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage
  • Professional Licensure & Fee Reimbursement

New Hire Incentives

  • Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

  • Required: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
  • Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License
  • Preferred: A clinical focus in non-microvascular head and neck surgery is preferred; however, candidates without this focus are encouraged to apply.

Community

Nestled on Puget Sound with stunning views of Mt. Rainier, Tacoma offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. Just 35 miles south of Seattle, this vibrant city of over 220,000 residents is known for its thriving arts scene, walkable downtown, and welcoming neighborhoods. With a mix of big-city amenities, affordable living, and proximity to outdoor adventures, Tacoma is an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington State’s richly diverse 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, and 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 exceptional otolaryngology care to patients within the Kaiser Permanente multispecialty medical center. Manage clinical duties while utilizing administrative support for non-clinical tasks like follow-ups and social service coordination.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationMultispecialty CollaborationMedical DiagnosisSurgical Procedures

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$508k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $475k in an average-cost state. 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, 66 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Otolaryngologist at Permanente Medicine a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Otolaryngology — ranked against 151 active Otolaryngology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$508k midpoint, that is roughly $20k–$36k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Otolaryngologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

1
$425k
0
$460k-495k
2
$495k-530k
3
$530k-565k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician, Otolaryngology/General ENT (Larkspur and San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$409k-$550k
#2

Physician, Otolaryngology/ENT - Laryngologist (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$409k-$550k
#3

Otolaryngologist

$483k-$537k
#4

Otolaryngology Physician (ENT) MMC (Menlo Medical Clinic)

starting at $510K
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Otolaryngology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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

Value Based Incentive Program
401(k) with employer contributions
Cash Balance Pension Plan
Shareholder Track Program
Comprehensive benefits
Generous PTO
Paid education leave + allowance
Leadership development