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Tacoma, Washington

Pediatric Urgent Care Physician - Hourly Locum

Urgent CareContract

Listed compensation

$150.05/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo 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.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group- is seeking a part-time 0.1 FTE Urgent Care Physician Assistant, hourly locum to join our Tacoma Medical Center team in Tacoma, Washington.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $150.05 (additional compensation rate for Night Differential +20%)
  • Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

Qualifications

  • Required: BE or BC
  • Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
  • Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Nestled on Puget Sound with stunning views of Mt. Rainier, Tacoma offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. Just 35 miles south of Seattle, this vibrant city of over 220,000 residents is known for its thriving arts scene, walkable downtown, and welcoming neighborhoods. With a mix of big-city amenities, affordable living, and proximity to outdoor adventures, Tacoma is an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

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 pediatric urgent care services to Kaiser Permanente members at the Tacoma Medical Center. Manage clinical responsibilities while collaborating with administrative support to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pediatric CareClinical SupportPatient CareMedical Documentation

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $292k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 34 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 94% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

What does the Urgent Care market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in urgent careranked against 327 Urgent Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$312kUrgent Care median $536k (middle half $473k–$676k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$292k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in Washington13 active329 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 94% no call · 47% no weekends34 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment525 active listings, Nov 2026
Urgent Care hiring demand#13 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 47 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 94 postings, 148 closed
New Urgent Care listings447 in the last 30 days303 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Permanente Medicinesilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index53 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (327 Urgent Care 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Urgent Care Physician - Hourly Locum at Permanente Medicine a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 327 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$312k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Urgent Care Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 11 employers
5
<$345k
14
$345k-400k
1
$416k
2
$455k-510k
2
$510k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
32%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist

Radiology Partners · Chicago, IL, United States

$550k-$650k
#2

SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER - EM - STAFF PHYSICIANContract

Team Health · Woodbridge, Virginia

$238-$278/hr
#3

Emergency Medicine Physician

$250k-$500k
#4

Emergency Medicine Physician | $460K + $75K Sign-On | Charleston, Illinois

$460K
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 327 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$483k
Typical market rent
$1,773/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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