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Seattle, Washington

Pathologist - Hourly Locum

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Listed compensation

$198/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo 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 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 hourly Locum to join our DermPath team at our Capitol Hill Medical Center team in Seattle, Washington.

Learn More about Capitol Hill Medical Center

Compensation and Benefits

  • Hourly rate is $198.21
  • Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

Qualifications

  • Medical Degree MD/DO Required
  • Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Seattle, the vibrant heart of the Pacific Northwest, blends natural beauty with world-class opportunity. Nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, this dynamic seaport city offers stunning waterfront views, endless outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and dining scene.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and work, Seattle is home to global innovators like Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, and more—creating unmatched career possibilities.

Whether you’re drawn by top-tier schools, an inclusive culture, or the energy of a booming economy, Seattle offers an exceptional quality of life and a welcoming community to call home.

Seattle, 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 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

The pathologist will provide exceptional clinical care to Kaiser Permanente members as part of the DermPath team. They will also collaborate with administrative support staff to manage non-clinical responsibilities and patient follow-up.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

PathologyDermatopathologyPatient Management

Pathology — Physician Career Context

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

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.4% 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 ~$412k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $385k 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 ~$412k midpoint, that is roughly $16k–$29k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Pathologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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<$335k
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$335k-395k
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$395k-455k
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$455k-515k

Annual compensation range

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$180k-$507k
#2

ACADEMIC BREAST PATHOLOGIST- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · New York, New York

$262k-$503k
#3

PHYSICIAN - Pathology (0.8-1.0 FTE) - Fargo, ND

$476k
#4

Molecular Pathologist

$260k-$300k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
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.

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