Anesthesiologist
Listed compensation
$488K–$575K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in anesthesiology | ranked against 784 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $488k–$575k | Anesthesiology median $525k (middle half $480k–$588k)299 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$497k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in Washington | 14 active | 790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 80% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 17% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 290 in the last 30 days | 275 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 Medicine | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index54 active listings |
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.
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