Optometrist

Optometric Physician OpportunityNorthwest 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. NWP 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 an Optometric Physician to join our Optometry team serving multiple clinics throughout the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding communities.What You Can Expect:Practice as a float Optometric Physician with a primary home base clinicManagement of chronic eye diseases and complex ocular conditionsHighly collaborative, integrated care model with access to specialty consultationExperience clinical and administrative support staffAccess to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMROpportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desiredPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibilityMinimum Requirements:Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited School of OptometryCompletion of a one-year Optometry Residency preferred, or a minimum of three years of clinical experienceWe Provide You:Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings with additional employee contribution optionalCompetitive compensation that is not based on fee-for-service modelPathway for physicians to become shareholders of Northwest PermanentePaid annual education leave + annual education allowanceComprehensive benefits including largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leaveComplete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunitiesTotal Rewards value range of $210,200 - $230,700Current hiring incentives for this role:Relocation allowance – up to $15,000The 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.