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Permanente Medicine
Tacoma, Washington

Radiologist

RadiologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$538k-$633k

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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 residency-trained Radiologist to join our group practice. This position is based at our Tacoma Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.

Position Highlights

This is a multi-disciplinary practice involving the full breadth of Diagnostic Radiology. 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 radiologists and robust support staff.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $538,334 to $633,334 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
  • Value-Based Incentives: Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics
  • Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG will contribute 11% of your base salary to your 401(K), with additional employee contributions being optional
  • Cash Balance Plan: Additional means to save for retirement
  • Shareholder Track Program: Defined track to Shareholder of WPMG
  • Market-leading health Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
  • Leadership Development opportunities
  • Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

New Hire Incentives

  • Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

  • Required: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
  • Preferred Experience: Fellowship trained in breast imaging and mammography.
  • Preferred Skillsets: stereotactic biopsy, MRI biopsy, and breast MRI.
  • 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 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 radiologist will perform a full breadth of diagnostic radiology services within a multi-disciplinary team. They will collaborate with peers to maintain high standards of care, continuous learning, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiologist at Permanente Medicine a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 20,389 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Radiology — Physician Career Context

Permanente Medicine holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 61 active listings.

Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 50% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$586k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $548k 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 ~$586k midpoint, that is roughly $23k–$41k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Radiologist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 20 employers

7
<$640k
5
$700k
7
$730k-820k
7
$820k-910k
1
$1000k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
19% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Partnership-Track Radiologist: No nights, call, weekends, or holidays

Skagit Radiology · Mount Vernon, Washington

$750k-$1000k
#2

Physician - Interventional Radiology

Med America · West Covina, California

$275k-$900k
#3

Physician - Radiology - Remote SC

$275k-$900k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Radiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 723 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

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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About Permanente Medicine

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Renton, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with 11% Employer Contribution
Cash Balance Plan
Shareholder Track Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance