Hospitalist - Salaried Locum

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 temporary
full-time (1.0) Hospitalists to join our Seattle team based at Swedish Hospital
in Seattle, Washington.

Washington Permanent Medical Group (WPMG) hospitalists care for Kaiser
Permanente of Washington (KPWA) patients at Swedish First Hill with a wide
variety of medical issues. WPMG hospitalists are available 24 hours a day to
admit, provide excellent, personalized medical care, act as intermediaries for
Kaiser Permanente of Washington patients along with subspecialty consultants.

WPMG hospitalists care for Kaiser Permanente of Washington patients with cardiac
and neurologic issues at the Swedish Cherry Hill campus. WPMG hospitalists work
closely with our Cardiologists and Neurosurgeons to provide comprehensive care.
Our hospitalists also work with Swedish Neurology teams to provide full spectrum
Acute Neurology care.

Central Hospital Inpatient Service Unit (CHIPS) is an 18-bed unit operating at
KP Central Hospital. Central Hospital provides medical and surgical inpatient
services with the addition of telemetry for low acuity patients. Physician care
is administered by an IM/FM Hospitalist team, Surgeons and Consultative
Specialists. Radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services are available 24 hours
a day. Bedside nursing care is supplemented by respiratory, physical,
occupational and speech therapists as well as dietary services and social
work/discharge planning.

Core components of this position include

* Community Hospital Admitting/Rounding & Inpatient management
* Coordinate multidisciplinary Inpatient care
* Work collaboratively with specialist, nursing and case management
* Consultations in urgent care and ED if needed to amplify efficiencies

Compensation and Benefits

* Salary Range: $324,583 to $381,863 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new
hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and
experience)
* 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

Qualifications

* Required: BE or BC IM/FM Hospitalist 
* Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA 
* Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License 

Community

Seattle is a vibrant seaport city nestled between Puget Sound and Lake
Washington, offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, economic opportunity,
and cultural richness. With over 750,000 residents, it’s the largest city in
both Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is home to global
industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Alaska Airlines.
Known for its innovation, outdoor lifestyle, and dynamic neighborhoods, Seattle
attracts those seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life.
With stunning views, top-tier healthcare and education, and a thriving arts and
food scene, Seattle truly offers something for everyone.

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.