Primary Care Physician - SW Washington
Listed compensation
$274k-$305k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Legacy Health is recruiting an Outpatient Physician for our Clark County Primary Care Clinics, located in and around Vancouver, Washington.
Providers in this clinic include physicians and advanced practitioners, all of whom have been a part of Legacy for several years. Our primary care providers are supported by individually assigned MAs as well as care teams that can include panel coordinators, social workers, RN case managers, behavioral health clinicians and pharmacists.
- $274k to $305k annually with two-year salary guarantee (1.00 FTE)
- Additional opportunities for productivity and quality incentives
- Opportunities for flexible FTE ranging from 0.60-1.00 FTE
- Flexible schedule with opportunities to work 3-4 days per week to provide flexibility
- $3,500 annual CME allowance, including 40 hours of CME
- Relocation assistance available
- Educational loan repayment opportunities (depending on eligibility)
- Eligible to participate in HRSA loan repayment opportunities
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life/Wellness/Retirement
- 100% outpatient clinical practice
- Unmatched Epic/EHR support through our unique Super Thrive Program
- Dedicated, clinic-based nurse care management
Social Worker and Behavioral Health Support
Dedicated pharmacy support, including pharmacy tech and onsite pharmacist to assist with medication management, INR support and diabetic education
Dedicated panel coordinator to assist with patient outreach and care gap closure. Assists with high-quality care for each patient on your panel
- Work in collaboration with a team of providers
- Opportunities in rural health clinics to qualify for special location stipend
Living in Vancouver, Washington
Enjoy a smaller community feel with a variety of housing options when living in the Vancouver, Washington or Clark County, Washington areas. Choose from multiple public schools with excellent scores of 7 or higher.
The closeness to the Portland-Metro area means easy access to Downtown Portland and its many restaurants, theaters, family activities and nightlife. Convenient access to Portland International Airport via a short trip south on I-205. Washington residents also enjoy no state income tax.
Outdoor Enthusiasts Can Enjoy the Following
- Columbia River Gorge
- Mount St. Helens
- Moulton Falls
Salmon Creek Greenway Trail
Easy access to the Oregon and Washington coasts for camping, hiking and more.
About Legacy Health
Good health for our people, our patients, our community, and our world. These are not just words. They are commitments that form the core of our mission, and we take them seriously. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to making the community we live in a better place for all. That mission matches a profound and serious footprint.
Legacy Health is a locally owned, six-hospital nonprofit health system that also includes a full-service children’s hospital and more than 70 primary care, specialty, and urgent care clinics, 14,000 employees and nearly 3,000 health care providers.
We provide comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and Mid-Willamette Valley. From rural areas to urban centers, we play a critical role in the lives of 2.5 million people.
As one of the largest employers in the area, people trust Legacy with their lives and livelihoods. That is why Forbes named Legacy one of the best large employers in America in 2022. That vote of trust also demands that we leave a positive mark on our community beyond the hallways of our hospitals, clinics, and labs.
As a reflective and open-minded organization, we value the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We acknowledge our country’s history of systemic racism and that it exists deeply in our society, our industry and within our organization. We have done more than merely acknowledge and value these ideals.
We have also demonstrated a real commitment to change through concrete actions. We have ensured that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives remain a single focus that will be integrated into every future system-wide strategy, as well as all of our operations and patient care.
Responsibilities
- As a physician, you are responsible for the patient throughout treatment.
- Reviewing clinical history, providing the physical examination, diagnosing and treating both chronic and episodic disorders.
- Work in collaboration with the team.
- Maintain own panel of patients and share call coverage for the clinic.
Qualifications
MD or DO
- Graduate of a four-year medical school or equivalent and completed internal or family medicine residency.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in internal or family medicine.
Licensure
- Current Oregon state medical license and DEA certificate.
- Unrestricted Oregon medical license.
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Please Note: No J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.
- For additional information please formally apply or contact Erin Pendergraft at EPENDERG@LHS.ORG.
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Pay Range
USD $274,000.00 - USD $305,000.00 /Yr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: legacyhealth.org
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 50% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$290k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $271k 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 | 6.9 / 10 · above average in primary care | ranked against 1,375 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $274k–$305k | Primary Care median $274k (middle half $201k–$292k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$271k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Washington | 33 active | 1,376 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 50% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Primary Care pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician - SW Washington at Legacy Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care — ranked against 1,375 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$290k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$20k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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