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Seattle, Washington

Pulmonary/Sleep Physician | Seattle

PulmonologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$279k-$558k

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Job Description

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Pulmonary/Sleep Physician to join our team in Seattle, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

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. 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.

Our multi-specialty group is made up of more than 600 of the highest quality providers in primary care and specialty medicine. We have a dedicated team of Pulmonary and Sleep providers focused on outpatient medicine. Our practice is designed to help our providers do what they do best, take care of patients with many tools and systems designed to support their practice.

Practice Highlights

  • Work – Life Balance| No critical care coverage, outpatient practice with an option for a 4-day work week & average of 18 patients per day
  • Competitive Pay & Incentives | including $40,000 starting bonus with no repayment clause
  • Administrative Support | Our tenure & collaborative team is designed to let providers focus on patient care
  • Physician Led | All of our senior leaders are physicians who still practice medicine everyday

Benefits Highlights

  • Strong Base Salary + Quality & Production Incentives
  • Continuing Medical Education Support
  • $15,000 in Relocation Support for those relocating over 50 miles
  • Fully Paid licenses & Board Fees
  • Comprehensive malpractice
  • Physician Wellness
  • Opportunity for partnership

Required Qualifications

  • BE/BC in Pulmonology by the time of employment
  • Unrestricted WA State Medical License required prior to start date
  • Current WA DEA certificate required prior to start date
  • BE/BC in Sleep Medicine by the time of employment

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $279,000-$557,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, 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 high-quality outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine care as part of a multi-specialty group. They will contribute to practice initiatives and collaborate with a dedicated team to improve patient health outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in both Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine by the time of employment. An unrestricted Washington State medical license and a current WA DEA certificate are required prior to the start date.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient careClinical diagnosticsPatient managementMedical documentationCollaborative careHealthcare delivery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pulmonary/Sleep Physician | Seattle at UnitedHealth Group a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pulmonology — ranked against 116 active Pulmonology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 1,788 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · top 25% in pulmonologyranked against 116 Pulmonology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$279k–$558kPhysician median $445k (middle half $328k–$575k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$391k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Washington512 active22,515 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$40k sign-onWashington physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 17% offer loan repayment512 active listings, Nov 2026
Pulmonology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 39 postings, 30 closed
New Pulmonology listings47 in the last 30 days55 the 30 days before (−15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index1,788 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (116 Pulmonology listings), 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. Washington figures use all physicians: too few Washington Pulmonology postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$418k midpoint, that is roughly $17k–$29k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.5
Better work-life than 80% of Pulmonology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 116 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with match
CME Support
Malpractice Coverage
Paid Licenses & Board Fees
Physician Wellness

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.