Board-certified/board-eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician role providing high-quality, comprehensive primary care in Salem, OR (Keizer Station, North Lancaster, or Skyline). Northwest Permanente is a large, physician-led multispecialty group serving Kaiser Permanente members in Oregon/southwest Washington. Standout perks include a PCP-first model with significant inbox coverage and a strong total rewards package with major loan assistance and sign-on bonus.
- 70% in-basket handled by team
- No prior auths for specialty care
- Up to $175,000 loan assistance
Overview:
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 to join our Keizer Station, North Lancaster, or Skyline team in Salem, OR. 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. At Northwest Permanente, we've built a PCP-first model that lets you reclaim your time and passion for medicine.
What You Can Expect:
70% of your in-basket messages handled by our dedicated team
Truly unplug with ghost physicians covering messages when you're off
Work alongside an experienced support staff and leverage a physician-friendly Epic EMR with virtual scribe service
Seamless collaboration with specialty care – no prior auths !
Get a strong start with a y ear-long ramp-up and full-year mentorship
PSLF eligible with flexible 0.7-1.0 FTE schedules to fit your life
We Provide You:
Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings with additional employee contribution optional
Primary Care Panel Incentive – up to $55,000 per year
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 $397,000 to $472,000
Current hiring incentives for this role:
Relocation allowance – up to $15,000
Generous sign-on bonus - up to $75,000
Student Loan Assistance Programs - up to $175,000
The annual salary for this position is $271,000 to $308,000 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.