Cardiology Device Physician Assistant

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 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 group practices in the Pacific Northwest.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking an experienced full-time (1.0 FTE) Cardiology Device Physician Assistant to join our Tacoma Medical Center team in Tacoma, Washington, with routine coverage at our Silverdale Medical Center.

Position Highlights

This is a multi-disciplinary practice involving the full breadth of Cardiology care. There is a team spirit of collaboration with an emphasis on continuous learning, education, quality improvement, and standardization of care and best practices. We have a full multi-disciplinary team of physicians, physician assistants, and robust support staff, including RNs and MAs.

Core Components of This Position Include

The APP will be part of a dedicated implanted cardiac device management team within the cardiology division.

Their responsibilities will include managing patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED's) by conducting in-office CIED interrogations, CIED programming, CIED troubleshooting, addressing clinically relevant CIED data, CIED remote monitoring, as well as providing patient education regarding CIED's.

Cardiology experience is preferred. Experience in CIED management is preferred but not mandatory. This position offers professional development and career growth by allowing accepted candidates the opportunity for obtaining a new skillset in a supportive environment with time allocated for education and training.

The APP will work closely with a lead APP, CIED implanters and electrophysiology colleagues for initial training as well as continuous education and support.

Following successful training, the applicant will be a part of a respected full spectrum device management team in a very collegial environment dedicated to teaching and delivering excellent clinical care.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $ 137,239 and $161,457 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
• Value-Based Incentives: Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics
• Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG will contribute 11% of your base salary to your 401(K), with additional employee contributions being optional
• Cash Balance Plan: Additional means to save for retirement
• Shareholder Track Program: Defined track to Shareholder of WPMG
• Market-leading health Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
• Leadership Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

New Hire Incentives

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

Qualifications

• Required: NCCPA Certification
• Preferred: Cardiology experience preferred.
• Preferred: Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) knowledge preferred.
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

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.

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

In our local communities and across the nation, Kaiser Permanente sets the standard for respectful care. With multicultural staff, equity, inclusion and diversity councils, medical interpretation resources, outreach efforts, educational programs and more, Kaiser Permanente puts people first in our medical centers and beyond.

As part of Kaiser Permanente, Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks to create equity in our communities, eliminate health disparities, and always put patients—the heart of everything we do—first.

Following the guidelines in our National Diversity Agenda, every member of our

team strives to:

• Provide culturally responsive and appropriate medical care to improve the health and satisfaction of all people in our increasingly diverse membership
• Recruit and retain clinicians and staff that enhance our workforce
• Grow our membership by providing exceptional service and clinical care to all communities in our region

Creating a diverse workforce, an inclusive environment, and equitable opportunity for employment, growth, and advancement are deeply linked to our mission, our business, and our economic future. WPMG continues to add programs that build and maintain a workplace where we engage with our members, communities, and each other—with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As part of our commitment to our employees and the members and patients we serve, we integrate diversity into all aspects of our operations.

Maintaining a workforce with industry-leading levels of diversity through deliberate planning, development, and outreach is critical to fulfilling our mission, sustaining our business objectives, and providing the best level of care to our members and patients.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.