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Marysville, Washington

Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician - Agency Locum (Do Not Post)

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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 physicians 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 practices in the Pacific Northwest.

Position Overview

Kaiser Permanente–Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a full-time Agency locum physician (1.00 FTE) who is BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine to join our Smokey Point Medical Center team in Smokey Point, 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.
  • The Inbox support team will manage up to 70% of your in-basket messages.
  • AI Scribing & Summarization supports cutting 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 Smokey Point Medical Center

Compensation and Benefits

  • N/A (via see Agency)

Qualifications

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

Community

Smokey Point, is a dynamic and evolving community located in northern Snohomish County, approximately 38 miles north of Seattle. Smokey Point has since been incorporated into the cities of Arlington and Marysville, reflecting its growth and integration into the broader region.

The area offers a blend of suburban living with convenient access to urban amenities. Residents enjoy a variety of shopping and dining options, and recreational opportunities abound with parks, sports courts, playgrounds, and walking trails, fostering a community-focused environment.

With its strategic location near major transportation routes and ongoing community development, Smokey Point presents an attractive destination for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle in the Pacific Northwest.

Marysville, WA - Best Places to Live in the U.S. 2025

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 to provide culturally responsive care 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 the 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 outpatient care to Kaiser Permanente members at the Smokey Point Medical Center. Collaborate with a multi-specialty team and utilize AI scribing and telehealth tools to manage patient health.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient ManagementClinical Collaboration

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).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

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

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician - Agency Locum (Do Not Post) at Permanente Medicine a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,542 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
61%
Relocation assistance
41%
Loan repayment
30%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,542 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Marysville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$588k
Typical market rent
$2,554/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 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.

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