Dermatologist
Listed compensation
$480.8K–$565.6K
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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
Key Skills
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.
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