Urgent Care Physician

Northwest Permanente (NWP) is the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington with 1,500+ physicians and 300+ administrative professionals caring for 615,000+ Kaiser Permanente members. Northwest Permanente is owned and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 50+ specialties.

We are seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine physicians to join our Urgent Care team in the Portland, Oregon metro area. Kaiser Permanente Portland Urgent Care clinic locations include Beaverton, Interstate and Mt. Talbert. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality, comprehensive care. You’ll be part of an integrated team that includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians, rotating Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residents, and a dedicated clinical and administrative support staff.

What You Can Expect:

• Ability to talk with sub-specialists in as little as 10 minutes
• Smooth ER transfer mechanisms
• The ability to practice near top of scope of practice
• No night shift
• Work within a highly skilled, collegial, and dedicated team with a patient-centered approach to care
• Access to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMR and virtual scribe service
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

We Provide You:

• Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings with additional employee contribution optional
• Competitive compensation that is not based on fee-for-service model
• Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of Northwest Permanente
• Paid annual education leave + annual education allowance
• Comprehensive benefits including largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave
• Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities
• Total Rewards value range of $329,000-$401,000

Current hiring incentives for this role: 

• Relocation allowance – up to $15,000
• Generous sign-on bonus - up to $25,000
• Student Loan Assistance Programs - up to $125,000

The annual salary for this position is $259,200 - $294,500 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, NWP offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package. For more information about this opportunity reach out to Robert.d.gladders@kp.org.

Why Northwest Permanente Physicians Work Here

Practicing in an integrated health care model like ours means that our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment not found just anywhere. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear what NWP physicians have to say about the collaborative environment they work in, and how this model not only makes their jobs easier – it makes them better doctors. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwest Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.