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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 an experienced BC/BE Emergency Medicine Physician to join our Advanced Urgent Care team at the Tacoma Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.

We are actively seeking a dedicated nocturnist and have a 0.5FTE position available. 2 years post Emergency Medicine training is required.

Our department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and functions like a free-standing Emergency Department. We assess and treat all levels of acuity of walk in patients. We are supported by 24 hour multi-specialty consult services, lab, and diagnostic imaging. We work closely with our community emergency department to support rapid transfer of our most critically ill, trauma, stroke, and cardiac patients. We manage many of our complex patients who may require additional care and up to 24 hours of observation in our department clinical decision unit.

• 2023 average daily census of 145 patients per day
• Physician coverage of 50-60 hours daily. 8 and 10 hour shifts.

• APP coverage from 30-40 hours daily (7am-12am). 8 and 10 hour shifts.

The entire salary range for this position is $332,184.00 to $390,805.00 and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $332,184.00 to $371,264.00 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.

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.