Thoracic Surgeon

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.

Kaiser Permenente is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Thoracic Surgeron to join our collaborative two-surgeon team at Sunnyside Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. We're looking for a skilled and compassionate physician who is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive thoracic care.

You'll be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team providing a range of advance, minimally invasive thoracic procedures, including:

• VATS and robotic-assisted lobectomies (RATS)
• Mediastinal mass resections
• Esophagectomies
• Paraesophageal hernia repairs
• Lung biopsies and wedge resections
• Chest wall resections and reconstructions
• Substernal goiter resections
• Bronchoplasty and tracheoplasty

Why Join Us:

• Our program consistently earns 2- or 3-star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), thanks to outstanding clinical outcomes and a culture of collaboration
• You'll benefit from a highly efficient care environment with robust inpatient support, promoting safe discharges and shorter hospital stays
• Contruction is underway for a new hospital, opening in 2029, with three state-of-the-art Da Vinci robotic systems
• We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, and support a balance lifestyle consistent with the Kaiser Permanente model of care.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated Thoracic Surgeon with oncology experience to join a forward-thinking, patient-centered team in a high-performing cancer center.

What You Can Expect:

• A call schedule where call is divided equally amongst two thoracic surgeons
• An experienced support staff
• Access to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMR
• Opportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desired
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 1.0 FTE

Minimum Requirements:

• Board Certified or Eligible in Thoracic Surgery

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 $716,301 - $884,000

Current hiring incentives for this role: 

• Relocation allowance – up to $15,000

The annual salary for this position is $610,700 - $694,000 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.

The annual call compensation adds an average of $73,000 to the total compensation package.

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.