Description

You've invested years developing the skills to provide exceptional care - and our model is designed to support you in doing just that. At Washington Permanente Medical Group, our physicians benefit from comprehensive practice and administrative support that allows them to focus on what matters most: their patients. From managing follow-up instructions and patient emails to helping connect patients with social services, we take care of many of the non-clinical responsibilities for you.

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is the clinician-led medical group that provides care exclusively for Kaiser Permanente members in Washington state. With over 1,300 clinicians across more than 30 specialties, WPMG is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty group practices in the Pacific Northwest.

Position Overview:

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a 0.6 FTE Primary Care Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team in the Olympia Region. This role will serve as a key clinical resource, supporting patient access across our Olympia Medical Center locations, including Olympia & West Olympia Medical Center. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple sites, ensuring timely, high-quality care for our primary care patient population.

Ideal candidates will have experience with telehealth and digital health-or the flexibility to incorporate virtual care into their practice.

• This position is 100% outpatient with no call required.
• You will have an excellent balance of patients per day and work with a centralized Telehealth Medical Center team to support your patients 24/7.
• Inbox support team will manage up to 70% of your in-basket messages.
• AI Scribing & Summarization support to cut down charting time by half.
• In our integrated health care model our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment your patients deserve.

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Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $141,127 to $166,032 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
• Value Based Incentives: Annual bonus based on organizational goals and quality metrics
• Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility WPMG will contribute 10.3% of your base salary to your 401(K) with additional employee contributions being optional
• Cash Balance Plan: Additional means to save for retirement
• Shareholder Track Program: Defined track to Shareholder of WPMG
• Market-leading health Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Annual Education Leave Allowance
• Leadership Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

New Hire Incentives:

• Signing Bonus: New Hires are eligible to receive up to $23,000
• Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

• Required: Physician Assistant Degree
• Required: NCCPA Certified (PA-C)
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Nestled at the southern tip of Puget Sound, Olympia offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and vibrant culture. With scenic views of Mount Rainier, easy access to lush forests and waterways, and a lively downtown full of local shops, cafes, and art, it's a haven for nature lovers and creatives alike. Its strong sense of community, walkable neighborhoods, and commitment to sustainability make it an inviting place to call home.

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients throughout Washington State's many vibrant and unique communities. Many know the Pacific Northwest as an attractive tourist destination with beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a host of cultural and recreational opportunities. These elements, among others, make Washington an excellent place to live.

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Our Inclusive Workforce

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture. WPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and communities that we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.