Sports Medicine Team 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 invite applications for a Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician to join our Sunnybrook Medical Office in Portland, Oregon. Our new physician will work alongside four fellowship trained sports medicine physicians and a team of over 35 Orthopaedists to care for Kaiser Permanente members.  They will have the ability to provide high-quality, comprehensive sports medicine care across all ages; including women’s professional team coverage.  Applicants should have experience with reading X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.  Additionally, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and guided injections are expected. 

What You Can Expect:

• Physician-led medical care
• Close care coordination with other specialists
• Access to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMR
• Opportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desired
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) access

Minimum Requirements:

• American board certified in primary specialty
• Completion of an accredited sports medicine fellowship
• Certificate of added qualifications in sports medicine
• 5 years post fellowship experience is preferred, 3 years is required
• 5 years elite sports team coverage post fellowship is preferred, 3 years is required

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 $354,000-$407,000

The annual salary for this position is $263,600 - $299,500 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 additional information, please email or call/text Senior Recruiter, Shana.T.Klemchuk@kp.org or 971-347-5826.

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.