Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$136k-$164k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About Us
Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician-led, self-governed and independent multi-specialty group practice, providing care to the more than 700,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Washington state.
We work unencumbered by traditional health care obstacles and without silos; prioritizing people over profits, collaboration over ego, and driven by a singular goal: our patients' health.
At WPMG, we take care of the whole person, with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs that contribute to total health. We are clinicians motivated by the desire to make a purposeful difference in the communities we serve, and in how health care is delivered.
We are looking for people to join us who understand that being a leader doesn’t always come with a job title; it’s about who you are, what you believe, and how you show up every day.
- People who work to know, respect, and guide their colleagues and patients.
- People who focus on serving their team and the people they take care of by inspiring, including and holding themselves and each other accountable for everything they do.
- People who have the courage to commit, improve, and work with others to find solutions to help make this the best place to give care and the best place to get care.
Summary
Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group- is seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant, hourly locum to join our Silverdale Medical Center team in Silverdale, Washington.
Silverdale 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 2pm – 10pm Monday through Friday and 11am – 7pm weekends.
Compensation and Benefits
The entire salary range for the clinician position is $136,151 to $163,708 and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $136,151 to $155,522 based on factors such as education, training or experience.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, receive employer contributions to the 401(k) plan, and enroll in our cash balance pension plan. Employees will also receive four weeks of paid vacation leave every year and eight paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and will receive continuing medical education leave and funding.
Community
Silverdale, WA is a picturesque waterfront community that combines a relaxed suburban lifestyle with easy access to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Located just a short drive from Seattle, Silverdale offers residents a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and kayaking to exploring nearby parks and beaches.
With top-rated schools, a growing shopping district, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a peaceful yet connected lifestyle.
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 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 urgent care services to patients at the Silverdale Medical Center as part of a multispecialty team. Collaborate with colleagues to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs of patients to ensure total health.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified Physician Assistant capable of working in a fast-paced urgent care environment. Candidates should demonstrate leadership qualities, a commitment to inclusive care, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Physician Assistant 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 Urgent Care (PA) — ranked against 366 active Urgent Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Permanente Medicine ranks #7 of 22 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 63 active listings.
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% 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 ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k 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 ~$150k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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