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Permanente Medicine
Seattle, Washington

Dermatologist

DermatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$480.8K–$565.6K

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Posted 5mo 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 providers 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.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a full-time (0.85 FTE) Dermatologist to join our Capitol Hill Medical Center team in Seattle, Washington. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and physician collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $ $480,790 to $565,635 (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 11% 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 Shareholders 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

  • Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

  • Required: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology
  • Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
  • Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

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.

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 dermatological care to patients within an integrated medical group setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered medical services.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatologist 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 Dermatology — ranked against 337 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Permanente Medicine holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 65 active listings.

Of the 34 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 71% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.3% 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 ~$523k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $489k 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 ~$523k midpoint, that is roughly $21k–$37k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dermatologist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

5
<$495k
3
$495k-565k
2
$565k-635k
3
$635k-705k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
40% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dermatology Physician - Everett, WA

UnitedHealth Group · Everett, Washington

$358k-$702k
#2

Dermatology Physician - Optum WA

UnitedHealth Group · Marysville, Washington

$358k-$702k
#3

Dermatologist - Fishkill, NY

$360k-$673k
#4

Dermatologist

$200K - $600K
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 337 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 6% 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 (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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About Permanente Medicine

Benefits & Perks

Salary range $480,790-$565,635
Value-based incentives
11% employer retirement contribution to 401(k)
Cash balance plan
Shareholder track program
Market-leading health benefits
Generous paid time off
Paid annual education leave + allowance