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Redmond, Washington

Primary Care - Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $134K–$158K

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Posted 6mo 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 a full-time (1.0 FTE) Primary Care Physician Assistant to join our Redmond Medical Center clinic primary care team in Redmond, Washington.

Ideal candidates will have experience with telehealth and digital health—or the flexibility to incorporate virtual care into their practice.

  • This position is 100% outpatient with no call required.
  • You will have an excellent balance of patients per day and work with a centralized Telehealth Medical Center team to support your patients 24/7.
  • Inbox support team will manage up to 70% of your in-basket messages.
  • AI Scribing & Summarization support to cut down charting time by half.
  • In our integrated health care model our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment your patients deserve.

Learn More about Redmond Medical Center

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $134,407 to $158,126 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
  • Value Based Incentives: Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics
  • Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility WPMG will contribute 10.3% of your base salary to your 401(K) with additional employee contributions being optional
  • Cash Balance Plan: Additional means to save for retirement
  • Shareholder Track Program: Defined track to Shareholder of WPMG
  • Market-leading health Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
  • Leadership Development opportunities
  • Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

New Hire Incentives

  • Signing Bonus: New Hires are eligible to receive up to $23,000
  • Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

  • Required: Physician Assistant Degree
  • Required: NCCPA Certified (PA-C)
  • Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
  • Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Redmond offers an exceptional quality of life just under 20 miles east of downtown Seattle, nestled near the north end of Lake Sammamish. Known for its top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, and vibrant shopping and dining scene, Redmond blends a strong economic base with a welcoming, community-focused feel.

With more than 1,300 acres of parks, 29 miles of scenic trails, and a deep commitment to preserving natural spaces, Redmond is an ideal place for professionals and families seeking outdoor access, balance, and long-term opportunity in the Pacific Northwest.

Learn more about life in Redmond, WA

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 exceptional primary care to patients in a 100% outpatient setting at the Redmond Medical Center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and utilize integrated health systems to deliver comprehensive treatment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationPatient communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care - Physician Assistant at Permanente Medicine a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 425 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Permanente Medicine ranks #5 of 17 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 Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% 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 ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k 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 ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Primary Care (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 425 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Redmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.17M≈ 8.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,639/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401k with 10.3% Contribution
Cash Balance Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Leave
Malpractice Coverage
Tail Coverage
Sign-On Bonus