Nephrologist

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.

Our team of Nephrologists is collegial, hardworking, and compassionate. We have the most Top Doc Nephrology physicians in the Portland Metro area. We do what is right for the patient and have a team of nurse care managers, social workers, advanced practice providers, and the collective resources of Kaiser Permanente to help us manage our complex group of patients. Physician work-life balance is important to us. Our program is designed to support collaboration/mentorship and has experienced exceptionally strong retention. 

The practice will include a blend of clinic, hospital rounding and dialysis unit rounding. 

What You Can Expect:

• Clinic will be at the Mill Plain Office in Vancouver, WA
• Dedicated time for dialysis rounding shifts in the Vancouver and Portland area
• Primary hospital rounding at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, rotations at Sunnyside Medical Center and Westside Medical Center
• 8 weekends per year, average night call approximately once every 2 weeks
• Team of 16 nephrologists, 3 advanced practice providers, and a team of RN care managers assisting in CKD, ESRD, and pre/post-transplant patient care management

Minimum Requirements:

• Board certified/board eligible in nephrology

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 $404,700-$488,000

Current hiring incentives for this role: 

• Relocation allowance – up to $15,000.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.

The annual salary for this position is $318,200 - $361,600 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.

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.