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Seattle, Washington

Anesthesiologist - Hourly Locums

AnesthesiologyContract

Listed compensation

$239.19/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

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.

Position Overview

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking an hourly locum BE/BC Anesthesiologist physician. This position provides coverage at our Capitol Hill, Bellevue, and Tacoma Medical Center locations.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $239.19
  • Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage
  • 401(k) Participation
  • Employer Contributions to Social Security

Qualifications

  • Required: Medical Degree MD/DO
  • Required: BC/BE Anesthesiology
  • 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 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional anesthesia care to patients at various Kaiser Permanente medical center locations. Manage clinical duties while receiving administrative support for non-clinical tasks.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical SupportMedical Documentation

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 80% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$497k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $465k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$497kAnesthesiology median $640k (middle half $624k–$811k)56 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$465k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Washington14 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 80% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 17% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Permanente Medicinesilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index54 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$497k midpoint, that is roughly $20k–$35k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 15 employers
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<$405k
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$405k-505k
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$505k-605k
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$605k-705k
2
$705k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Permanente Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Renton, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage
401(k) Participation
Employer Contributions to Social Security

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.