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Tacoma, Washington

Urologist

UrologyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$553k-$651k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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 and physician assistants 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 0.8 FTE Urologic Physician to join our Tacoma Medical Center team in Tacoma, WA. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and physician collaboration.

Position Highlights

This is a multi-disciplinary practice involving the full breadth of urology.

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 surgeons, physician assistants, and robust support staff, including RNs and MAs. Travel between sites may be required.

Core Components of This Position Include

  • Full-time position in general urology with a focus on the complete spectrum of urologic care
  • Possible travel to other Kaiser Permanente clinics in the region (e. g.

Olympia.)

  • Excellent salary and benefits package with shareholder track
  • Fellowship expertise is supported, however, not required.
  • The ideal candidate will be interested in a comprehensive urology practice

Kaiser -Tacoma Medical Center is a multispecialty medical center. Lab, Radiology and Pharmacy on site. Office hours are 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday with Urgent Care open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $553,280 to $650,917 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience; salary includes a temporary location based premium applicable to this site.)
  • 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

  • Signing Bonus: New Hires are eligible to receive a 10% sign-on bonus
  • Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

  • Required: BE/BC by the American Board of Urology
  • Preferred: Ideal candidate will be interested in a comprehensive urology practice
  • Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
  • Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Nestled on Puget Sound with stunning views of Mt. Rainier, Tacoma offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. Just 35 miles south of Seattle, this vibrant city of over 220,000 residents is known for its thriving arts scene, walkable downtown, and welcoming neighborhoods. With a mix of big-city amenities, affordable living, and proximity to outdoor adventures, Tacoma is an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients throughout Washington State’s many vibrant and unique 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, among 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

Provide comprehensive urologic care to Kaiser Permanente members within a multi-disciplinary team. Focus on the complete spectrum of urology while collaborating with surgeons and support staff to standardize best practices.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Surgical ProceduresClinical CollaborationPatient Management

Urology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$602k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $563k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

Urology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urologist at Permanente Medicine a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urology — ranked against 278 active Urology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$602k midpoint, that is roughly $24k–$42k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Urologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$420k
2
$420k-530k
1
$535k
0
$640k-750k
1
$750k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Full-Time Urologist - Flexible Options Available

CHS Recruiting · Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

$425k-$750k
#2

General Neurologist

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics · Bellevue, Washington

$320k-$535k
#3

Physician, Urology general with URPS-FPMRS interest (Santa Rosa, CA)

$439k-$486k
#4

Urologist

$400k-$450k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Urology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 278 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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

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