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Everett, Washington

Endocrinology Physician | Greater Seattle

EndocrinologyFull-Time

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from $227,000

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Job Description

Optum WA, (known locally as The Everett Clinic) is adding an Endocrinology Physician to join our team in the Greater Seattle area. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Our Endocrinology team is a seasoned and diverse group of providers, caring for referred Optum patients within our community. Our newest team member will inherit a well established practice.

Practice Highlights

Outpatient opportunity includes office consults, follow up appointments, and outpatient procedures (20/40/60 schedule)

  • Flexible scheduling options, such as a 4-day work week
  • Dedicated 1:1 MA support
  • Clinical support team of RN, dieticians and diabetic nurse educators
  • Treat all aspects of endocrinology and metabolic disorders, with a population of patients ages 18 years and older
  • Collaborate with other specialists and a dedicated clinical team

Your Support

  • $40,000 in bonus compensation with no repayment
  • Strong Base Salary + Quality & Production Incentives
  • Continuing Medical Education Support
  • $15,000 in Relocation Support
  • Fully Paid licenses & Board Fees
  • Comprehensive malpractice

Physician Wellness

Required Qualifications

  • Unrestricted WA Physician License or willing to obtain at start
  • DEA certification required or willing to obtain at start
  • BE/BC Endocrinology
  • Current BLS, ACLS certification

EMR Proficient – EPIC Preferred

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $227,000 - $373,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will manage a well-established outpatient practice, treating patients aged 18 and older for various endocrinology and metabolic disorders. Responsibilities include conducting office consults, follow-up appointments, and outpatient procedures while collaborating with a dedicated clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unrestricted Washington state physician license and be board eligible or board certified in Endocrinology. Proficiency with EMR systems, specifically Epic, along with current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical consultationPatient careEpic EMRBLS certificationDiabetes managementCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Endocrinology Physician | Greater Seattle at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Endocrinology — ranked against 282 active Endocrinology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $281k 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 ~$300k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Relocation assistance
30% this job
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 282 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Everett

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$634k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,946/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$40,000 bonus compensation with no repayment
Strong Base Salary + Quality & Production Incentives
Continuing Medical Education Support
$15,000 Relocation Support
Fully Paid licenses & Board Fees
Comprehensive malpractice
Flexible scheduling options (4-day work week)
Dedicated 1:1 MA support