Primary Care Physician Assistant
Listed compensation
$148k-$174k
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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 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 1.0 FTE Primary Care Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team at Tacoma Steele Street Medical Center in Tacoma, 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.
- This is non-paneled position to support patient access for Primary Care.
- 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.
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Tacoma Steele Street Clinic
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $148,183 to $174,333 (this location is eligible for a location-based incentive, the salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
- Value Based Incentive Program: Annual bonus opportunity based on organizational and team-based performance on access, service and experience goals
- Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG contributes a percent of your base salary to your 401(k), with optional employee contributions and immediate 100% vesting
- Cash Balance Pension Plan: Provides an additional opportunity for pre-tax retirement savings
- Shareholder Track Program: Defined pathway to WPMG shareholder status within a clinician-owned, clinician-led organization
- Comprehensive, Market-Leading Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
- Leadership Development opportunities
- Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage
- Professional Licensure & Fee Reimbursement
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
Tacoma, Washington
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.
Learn more about Living in Tacoma Washington
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
The Physician Assistant will provide primary care services in a 100% outpatient setting at the Tacoma Steele Street Medical Center. Responsibilities include managing patient care, utilizing telehealth tools, and collaborating with a multi-specialty team to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician Assistant at Permanente Medicine a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 433 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Permanente Medicine ranks #6 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, 61 active listings.
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 74% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% 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 ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k 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 ~$161k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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