Virtual Primary Care Physician (vPCP)

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 Board Certified or Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join our 100% Virtual Primary Care team virtually supporting Longview/Kelso Primary Care clinic located in Longview, 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 telephonic and video visits for regional Kaiser Permanente members and manage a dedicated panel of patients, ages 18 and older. Candidates should have experience with telehealth and digital health, or adaptability to incorporate virtual care into practice.

What You Can Expect:

• No night or weekend calls
• 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
• Full-time and part-time schedules available

Minimum Requirements:

• Board Certified or Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Candidates for fully remote virtual positions must reside and practice in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Texas
• Candidates must be located outside of Northwest Permanente’s regional service area
• Minimum three years of experience providing direct patient primary care post-resident training 

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 $298,000-$354,000 (1.0 FTE)

Current hiring incentives for this role: 

• Primary Care Panel Incentive (up to $20,000)

The annual salary for this position at full-time is $212,800 - $239,500 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 : $212,800 - $239,500