Dermatology Physician - Optum WA
Listed compensation
$358k-$702k
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Job Description
Optum WA, (The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Dermatologist to join our team North of Seattle.
We are expanding our team of Dermatology providers who are backed by a network of primary and specialty care providers and supported by access to complex imaging, lab, pathology and pharmacy.
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 while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.
We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.
Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.
Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Your Practice
- High degree of physician autonomy
- Focus on General Dermatology consultations, follow-ups and procedures
- Excellent MOHS surgeons on staff
- Dedicated 1:1 MA support
- Ability to utilize medical scribes & DAX AI
- EMR Epic & AI powered documentation solution
- Flexible work week
Your Benefits
- $60,000 in bonuses + Quality & Production Bonuses
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- CME funds and time
- Paid life insurance
- Extensive wellness resources
Partnership Opportunities
The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
- BC/BE in Dermatology
- Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the state of WA
- Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice
The salary range for this role is $358,000 to $701,500 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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 provide general dermatology consultations, follow-ups, and procedures within a collaborative clinical environment. They will contribute to practice initiatives while utilizing advanced medical resources and AI-powered documentation tools.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology. They are also required to obtain a Washington state medical license and a DEA registration with full prescriptive authority.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatology Physician - Optum WA at UnitedHealth Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dermatology — ranked against 354 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 1,737 active listings.
Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in dermatology | ranked against 354 Dermatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$495k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dermatology listings in Washington | 16 active | 357 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment512 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Dermatology hiring demand | #25 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 28 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 125 closed |
| New Dermatology listings | 150 in the last 30 days | 131 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dermatology pay trend | −12.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,737 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$530k midpoint, that is roughly $21k–$37k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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