Otolaryngologist

Tacoma, Washington, About Us Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician-led, self-governed and independent multi-specialty group practice, providing care to the more than 700,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Washington state. We work unencumbered by traditional health care obstacles and without silos; prioritizing people over profits, collaboration over ego, and driven by a singular goal: our patients’ health. At WPMG, we take care of the whole person, with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs that contribute to total health. We are clinicians motivated by the desire to make a purposeful difference in the communities we serve, and in how health care is delivered. Summary Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a Full Time 1. 0 FTE Comprehensive Otolaryngologist to join our South Sound team based in Olympia, Washington, and Tacoma, Washington. Clinical duties will be split between the Olympia and Tacoma locations. The Tacoma and Olympia Medical Centers are multispecialty centers with urgent care, lab, radiology, and pharmacy on site. The Olympia team consists of 2 Otolaryngologists, 1 Physician Assistant, 1 Registered Nurse, and 2 Medical Assistants. Clinic duties at the location will be 2-3 days per week.

The Tacoma team consists of 4 Otolaryngologists, 1 Physician Assistant, 1 Registered Nurse, and 3 Medical Assistants. Clinical duties at the location will be 1-2 days per week. Outpatient surgeries will be done at the Tacoma Ambulatory Surgery Center, while inpatient surgeries will be done at St. Joseph’s hospital in Tacoma, Washington. The candidate would join the Tacoma call pool (roughly 1:5-1:6) and cover the South Sound region. Our team provides care for a broad range of otolaryngologic issues. Our whole department consists of 13 Otolaryngologists and 4 Physician Assistants. Core Components of this position include: Evaluating and managing patients in the outpatient clinic at all points in the care continuum. Split clinical duties at the Olympia and Tacoma medical centers. Minimally invasive and open cases at the OR suites in Tacoma, Washington.

Managing inpatients and consults in our partner hospital, St. Joseph’s hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Shared Call Responsibilities. As a condition of employment, all clinicians and employees are required to verify COVID-19 vaccination status. As part of the pre-boarding process and before starting work, you will be required to verify your vaccination status, and will be provided an opportunity to apply for an accommodation based on a religious or medical reason, if needed. Compensation and Benefits The entire salary range for the clinician position is $427,537 to $502,984 and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $427,537 to $477,835 based on factors such as education, training or experience. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, receive employer contributions to the 401(k) plan, and enroll in our cash balance pension plan. Employees will also receive four weeks of paid vacation leave every year and eight paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and will receive continuing medical education leave and funding.

Community Olympia, with a population of 46,478, is the capital of Washington State. Economically fueled by state government, Olympia enjoys the benefits of a stable work force, engaged and educated community, and well-supported school system. Historic downtown Olympia offers a variety of eclectic shopping and dining experiences, while Olympia’s westside is a regional shopping destination at numerous national brand stores and the auto mall. Olympia’s strategic geographic location along Interstate 5 at the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, puts one within two hours or less of regional recreational attractions – from hiking and skiing in the mountains to beachcombing along ocean shores. Tacoma, locally referred to as “T-Town”, is a mid-sized urban port city and the seat of Pierce County. The city is on Washington’s Puget Sound, 32 miles southwest of Seattle, 31 miles northeast of Olympia, and 58 miles northwest of Mt. Rainier National Park. With a population of 198,397, Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma is home to a vibrant, creative community of writers, artists and musicians, photographers, filmmakers, passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners. It also serves as a base for large companies like State Farm, BNY Mellon, Columbia Bank and Key Bank.

Drawing families to its charming neighborhoods with big city amenities, true urbanites are drawn to downtown Tacoma for its competitively priced living spaces with sweeping mountain, city and water views. We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington State’s richly diverse 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, and others, make Washington an excellent place to live. Equity, Inclusion and Diversity In our local communities and across the nation, Kaiser Permanente sets the standard for respectful care. With multicultural staff, equity, inclusion and diversity councils, medical interpretation resources, outreach efforts, educational programs and more, Kaiser Permanente puts people first in our medical centers and beyond. As part of Kaiser Permanente, Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks to create equity in our communities, eliminate health disparities, and always put patients–the heart of everything we do–first. Following the guidelines in our National Diversity Agenda, every member of our team strives to: Provide culturally responsive and appropriate medical care to improve the health and satisfaction of all people in our increasingly diverse membership Recruit and retain clinicians and staff that enhance our workforce Grow our membership by providing exceptional service and clinical care to all communities in our region Creating a diverse workforce, an inclusive environment, and equitable opportunity for employment, growth, and advancement are deeply linked to our mission, our business, and our economic future. WPMG continues to add programs that build and maintain a workplace where we engage with our members, communities, and each other–with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding. Equal Employment Opportunity As part of our commitment to our employees and the members and patients we serve, we integrate diversity into all aspects of our operations.

Maintaining a workforce with industry-leading levels of diversity through deliberate planning, development, and outreach is critical to fulfilling our mission, sustaining our business objectives, and providing the best level of care to our members and patients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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