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Seattle, Washington

Anesthesiologist

AnesthesiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$488K–$575K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo 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 a full-time (1.0 FTE) BE/BC Anesthesiologist physician. This position is based at our Capitol Hill Medical Center in Seattle Washington.

Position Highlights

This is a multi-disciplinary Anesthesiology practice involving the full breadth of elective and acute care general surgery. 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 and robust support staff, including CRNAs, RNs, and MAs.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $488,452 to $574,649 (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 Anesthesiology
  • Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
  • Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Seattle is a vibrant seaport city nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, economic opportunity, and cultural richness. With over 750,000 residents, it’s the largest city in both Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is home to global industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Alaska Airlines.

Known for its innovation, outdoor lifestyle, and dynamic neighborhoods, Seattle attracts those seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life.

With stunning views, top-tier healthcare and education, and a thriving arts and food scene, Seattle truly offers something for everyone.

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 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

The Anesthesiologist will provide comprehensive clinical care for elective and acute care general surgery patients at the Capitol Hill Medical Center. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and participate in continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient ManagementElective SurgeryMedical Education

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 80% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$532k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $497k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in anesthesiologyranked against 784 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$488k–$575kAnesthesiology median $525k (middle half $480k–$588k)299 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$497k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Washington14 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 80% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 17% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Permanente Medicinesilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index54 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (784 Anesthesiology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesiologist at Permanente Medicine a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 784 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$532k midpoint, that is roughly $21k–$37k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 15 employers
8
<$465k
5
$465k-545k
3
$545k-625k
5
$625k-705k
2
$705k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
17% this job
Relocation assistance
17% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Value Based Incentive Program
Generous Employer Retirement Contributions
Cash Balance Pension Plan
Shareholder Track Program
Comprehensive, Market-Leading Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
Leadership Development opportunities

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.