Pre-Operative Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization stands as the largest multispecialty medical group in the Oregon and southwest Washington region, comprising over 1,500 physicians and more than 300 administrative staff dedicated to serving over 615,000 members. Governed and operated by physicians, we offer competitive salaries that are not tied to individual service provision. Our medical group features board-certified professionals across more than 50 specialties.

We are currently seeking applications to join our Pre-Operative Medicine team located in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the capability to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care, particularly in assessing complex patients with various co-morbidities. Strong clinical and interpersonal skills are essential, and an interest in leadership roles is preferred. Our pre-operative medicine clinics are situated at the Kaiser Sunnyside and Westside Medical Centers, and flexibility to support both locations is required. In this position, you will cater to a diverse patient population and may also assist with the multi-disciplinary Senior Surgical Care Program.

• Our Pre-Operative Medicine Team offers thorough outpatient medical evaluations and consultations for patients with complex needs scheduled for surgery.
• The team collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, primary care providers, and consultants to ensure coordinated care prior to surgical procedures.
• The evaluation process includes a comprehensive history and physical examination, ordering necessary labs and imaging, interpreting results, and assessing whether patients are medically prepared for surgery.
• Support from an experienced staff is available.
• Access to a user-friendly advanced Epic EMR system.
• Opportunities for leadership roles within the medical group are available for those interested.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• No on-call duties are required.
• This position offers a full-time schedule (1.0 FTE).

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or a related Medicine sub-specialty.
• Preferred but not mandatory: Geriatric fellowship training.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Internal Medicine or a Medicine sub-specialty is recommended.

• A generous employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of eligible clinician earnings, with optional additional employee contributions.
• Competitive compensation that is not reliant on a fee-for-service model.
• A pathway for physicians to become shareholders in our organization.
• Paid annual education leave along with an annual education allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including largely employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave.
• Full professional liability coverage at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities.
• Total Rewards value ranging from $313,041 to $377,000.

Current hiring incentives for this role include:

• A relocation allowance of up to $15,000.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $244,100 to $274,700, taking into account the applicant’s skills, qualifications, relevant degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other pertinent factors. In addition to the salary range, we provide a rich benefits package that significantly enhances the overall compensation.