What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at Northwest Permanente?
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 Optometrists to join our practice in Salem, OR. As a NWP Optometrist, you will provide comprehensive eye care services managing a variety of chronic eye diseases and conditions. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate and thorough patient records and actively participating in continuing education and professional development to stay current with advancements in optometric care.
What You Can Expect:
- 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
Minimum Requirements:
- One year OD residency preferred, or a minimum of three years of clinical experience with a history of chronic disease management
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 $180,101 - $225,000
Current hiring incentives for this role:
- Relocation allowance – up to $15,000
The annual salary for this position is $118,700 - $144,800 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.
Salary : $118,700 - $144,800