Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma

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 or Eligible Ophthalmologist with Glaucoma fellowship training to join our Ophthalmology team based in Vancouver, WA. Our ideal candidate will have a the ability to provide high-quality, comprehensive care. You will join an integrated and compassionate team of physicians and supportive clinical and administrative staff, providing a mix of clinical and surgical glaucoma, with no shortage of interesting pathology. You will practice state-of-the-art glaucoma care, while also managing the full range of ophthalmology, including the opportunity for high volume cataract surgery. Proficiency and interest in new and emerging surgical techniques in glaucoma are welcome.

What You Can Expect:

• A call schedule where call is divided equally amongst all providers
• 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
• 4 days/ 32-hour work week (.90 FTE) 
  • 2 days per week of clinic at the Kaiser Salmon Creek medical office
  • 1 day per week of clinic at the Kaiser Longview medical office (additional travel stipend paid for each shift)
  • 1 day per week of dedicated surgical time at the Kaiser Central Interstate medical office

Minimum Requirements:

• Board Certified or Eligible in Ophthalmology
• Glaucoma fellowship training 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 $431,100-$559,100

Current hiring incentives for this role:

• Relocation allowance – up to $15,000

The annual salary for this position is $344,880 - $420,570 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. Opportunities are available for higher patient volume and a travel stipend that can increase the Total Rewards value range of  $519,500-$646,000 annually.

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.