Physician-Clinic Review Unit

Permanente Medicine

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WashingtonFull TimeInternal Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Permanente Medicine as a Physician – Clinical Reviewer, Weekend Call in United States. JOB SUMMARY Clinical Reviewer Unit Physicians ensure that requests for coverage are adjudicated using professionally recognized standards and criteria. Requests are reviewed for clinical indications, appropriateness, and compliance with contract language.

Key Responsibilities

· Works with the external delivery system to ensure their understanding of the referral and clinical review process and its relationship to the clinical review criteria.

· Manage standard and expedited patient appeals within regulatory timelines, seeking specialty expertise when indicated.

Requirements

Medical Degree: MD, DO Completion of an accredited residency in internal or family medicine Documentation of additional training in health plan review, utilization management, and quality programs.

COMPETENCIES DESCRIPTION REQUIRED/PREFERRED Champions Innovation and Change Ability to identify opportunities and generate ideas for change and innovation.

Demonstrated ability to implement change initiatives and create sustainable improvement.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Permanente Medicine as a Physician – Clinical Reviewer, Weekend Call.

Key Skills

Clinical reviewUtilization managementQuality managementCase managementContract language interpretationRegulatory complianceCritical thinkingNegotiationMediationData collectionClinical pathwaysPatient appealsHealthcare managementTeam collaborationMedical necessity determination

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician-Clinic Review Unit at Permanente Medicine a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Internal Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at Permanente Medicine is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical review, Utilization management, Quality management, Case management, Contract language interpretation, Regulatory compliance, Critical thinking, Negotiation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will conduct clinical reviews to determine coverage, appropriateness of care, and compliance with contract standards. They will also manage patient appeals, participate in administrative hearings, and provide consultation to medical directors and care management teams.

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2.4

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average