Urgent Care Physician - Hourly Locum
Listed compensation
$214.71-$239.68/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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.
Summary
Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a hourly locum Urgent Care Physician to join our Tacoma Medical Center team in Tacoma, Washington.
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. Beginning January 1, 2021 office hours will be 24/7/365.
Compensation and Benefits
The entire hourly rate range for this position is $214.71 to $239.68.
Benefits include: Full malpractice indemnification (including tail coverage), 401(k), employer contributions to social security.
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 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 urgent care services to patients at the Tacoma Medical Center as part of a multi-specialty team. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified physician capable of working in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Experience in a multi-specialty group practice is preferred to support the mission of providing comprehensive patient health.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$473k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $442k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $447k–$499k | Urgent Care median $484k (middle half $400k–$572k)44 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$442k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Washington | 10 active | 345 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Urgent Care pay trend | +7.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Permanente Medicine | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index56 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$473k midpoint, that is roughly $19k–$33k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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