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Seattle, Washington

Rheumatology Physician | Northgate

Rheumatology Above average in RheumatologyNo callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Optum WA, (known locally as The Polyclinic) is seeking a Rheumatology Physician to join our team in Seattle, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

The Polyclinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Practice Highlights

  • 4-day work week or less
  • $40,000 starting bonus + Retention bonus (no repayment clause)
  • 1:1 dedicated MA support
  • On-site Infusion Services
  • Diverse practice with built in referral network

Benefits Highlights

  • Competitive pay and well-deserved incentive bonuses
  • CME reimbursement & Dedicated CME days
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision
  • 401k with matching & Stock options
  • Company paid malpractice coverage

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (M. D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D. O.),

  • Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in Washington or ability to obtain
  • Valid DEA license

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality rheumatology care to patients within a collaborative, clinician-led environment. Work alongside a dedicated medical assistant and utilize organizational resources to improve patient health outcomes.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree and be board certified or eligible in Rheumatology. Candidates must possess an active, unrestricted medical license in Washington and a valid DEA license.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient careMedical diagnosisTreatment planningCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rheumatology Physician | Northgate at UnitedHealth Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Rheumatology — ranked against 137 active Rheumatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,088 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

1
$300k
1
$327k
1
$350k
4
$360k-380k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs

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1-2
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5-6
4
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physician - Rheumatologist

Community Health Centers of America · Sacramento, California

$300k-$375k
#2

Rheumatologist Buffalo NY

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Williamsville, New York

$375k
#3

Rheumatologist-Optum

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist

$260k-$360k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Rheumatology

  • No call

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

$40,000 starting bonus + retention bonus (no repayment clause)
1:1 dedicated MA support
On-site Infusion Services
Competitive pay and incentive bonuses
CME reimbursement & Dedicated CME days
Comprehensive health, dental, vision
401k with matching & Stock options
Company paid malpractice coverage