Vitreoretinal Surgeon

You've invested years developing the skills to provide exceptional care — and our model is designed to support you in doing just that. At Washington Permanente Medical Group, our providers benefit from comprehensive practice and administrative support that allows them to focus on what matters most: their patients. From managing follow-up instructions and patient emails to helping connect patients with social services, we take care of many of the non-clinical responsibilities for you.

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is the clinician-led medical group that provides care exclusively for Kaiser Permanente members in Washington state. With over 1,300 clinicians across more than 30 specialties, WPMG is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty group practices in the Pacific Northwest.

Position Overview

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a 0.80 FTE fellowship trained Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join our Capitol Hill Medical Center team in Seattle, Washington. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an integrated care delivery system that prioritizes evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and physician collaboration.

Our Vitreoretinal Surgeon will provide cutting-edge care for patients, and be responsible for care for a broad range of pathology & conditions.


Dedicated operating room block time will be available weekly. The referral base consists of an award-winning team of 20+ board-certified ophthalmologists includes fellowship-trained subspecialists in pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, corneal disease, retina & uveitis.


This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, collegial group inside a busy urban area serving membership covering a wide area, with an established referral base.


Learn more about Capitol Hill Medical Center


Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $584,685 to $687,865 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
• Total Compensation of Benefits: WPMG contributes up to 93% with a total value of: $84,000 in addition to your base salary. Total compensation estimates up to $737,472 (total compensation will be prorated based on FTE & salaries)
• Value Based Incentive Program: Annual bonus opportunity based on organizational and team-based performance on access, service and experience goals
• Generous Employer Retirement Contributions: Upon eligibility, WPMG contributes a percent of your base salary to your 401(k), with optional employee contributions and immediate 100% vesting
• Cash Balance Pension Plan: Provides an additional opportunity for pre-tax retirement savings
• Shareholder Track Program: Defined pathway to WPMG shareholder status within a clinician-owned, clinician-led organization
• Comprehensive, Market-Leading Benefits (benefits will be prorated based on FTE)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
• Leadership Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage
• Professional Licensure & Fee Reimbursement

New Hire Incentives:

• Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

• Required: Medical Degree MD/DO
• Required: BC/BE Ophthalmology
• Required: AUPO Accredited Vitreo-retinal Fellowship
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Seattle, the vibrant heart of the Pacific Northwest, blends natural beauty with world-class opportunity. Nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, this dynamic seaport city offers stunning waterfront views, endless outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and dining scene. Consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and work, Seattle is home to global innovators like Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, and more—creating unmatched career possibilities. Whether you’re drawn by top-tier schools, an inclusive culture, or the energy of a booming economy, Seattle offers an exceptional quality of life and a welcoming community to call home.

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Our Inclusive Workforce

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture. WPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and communities that we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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