Dermatologist - Kirkland, WA
Listed compensation
$450K
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Job Description
Lake Washington Dermatology in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Dermatologist to join our long established & highly regarded practice with a large & loyal patient base.
Opportunity Highlights: Highly Competitive Compensation: $450,000+ realistic potential Commencement, Productivity & Relocation Bonuses Enjoy a thriving practice with immediate patient volume Support Staff: 2-3 MAs trained to scribe, run prior authorizations, appropriate patient follow up.
Well-appointed facilities complete with specialized equipment and procedure rooms Strong patient volumes produced through local referring physician network EMA Charting system About the Community: Nestled on the northeastern shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland blends small-town charm with the sophistication of a thriving tech corridor.
With its vibrant waterfront parks, art galleries, boutique shopping, and award-winning restaurants, Kirkland offers a lifestyle that balances natural beauty with urban convenience.
Just minutes from Seattle and Bellevue, it’s an ideal location for professionals seeking community, culture, and outdoor recreation — all in a scenic, walkable setting.
About North Pacific Dermatology
North Pacific Dermatology is proud to be your trusted dermatology practice. We specialize in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Our goal is to provide quality care and service that optimizes outcomes and patient satisfaction.
We offer the most effective treatment methods and technologies available in our specialty, as well as a variety of services to enhance the appearance and improve self-image and a sense of well being. Who is PhyNet Dermatology?
PhyNet Dermatology is a network of dermatologists, dermatopathologists and MOHS surgeons supported by experienced healthcare leaders who serve as a comprehensive practice partner to enable physicians to do what they do best: provide quality medical care and an outstanding patient experience.
Guided by a physician advisory board, with an approach that values physicians as equity partners in the growth of the organization, PhyNet has expanded by over 250+ providers and over 130+ practice locations across the country in 18 states in the last six years.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care to a loyal patient base. Manage patient follow-ups and documentation using the EMA charting system.
Requirements
Must be a qualified Dermatologist capable of managing high patient volumes. Experience in a clinical setting is expected to maintain the practice's established standards.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatologist - Kirkland, WA at PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External) a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dermatology — ranked against 335 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External) holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 4 active listings.
Of the 36 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 72% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 23.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,369 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $55 per wRVU — implying roughly $405k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$450k midpoint, that is roughly $18k–$32k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Kirkland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.12M≈ 2.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,603/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.