Hospitalist - Hourly Locum

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 physicians 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.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking an hourly locums BE/BC Hospitalist to join our Seattle team based at our Capitol Hill Campus and Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington.

Washington Permanent Medical Group (WPMG) hospitalists care for Kaiser Permanente of Washington (KPWA) patients at Swedish First Hill with a wide variety of medical issues. WPMG hospitalists are available 24 hours a day to admit, provide excellent, personalized medical care, act as intermediaries for Kaiser Permanente of Washington patients along with subspecialty consultants. WPMG hospitalists will also arrange appropriate follow up care including appointments at discharge.

WPMG hospitalists care for Kaiser Permanente of Washington patients with cardiac and neurologic issues at the Swedish Cherry Hill campus. WPMG hospitalists work closely with our Cardiologists and Neurosurgeons to provide comprehensive care. Our hospitalists also work with Swedish Neurology teams to provide full spectrum care in the case of stroke.

Central Hospital Inpatient Service Unit (CHIPS) is an 18-bed unit operating at KP Central Hospital. Central Hospital provides medical and surgical inpatient services with the addition of telemetry for low acuity patients. Physician care is administered by an Internal Medicine Hospitalist team, Surgeons and Consultative Specialists. Radiology, laboratory and pharmacy services are available 24 hours a day. Bedside nursing care is supplemented by respiratory, physical, occupational and speech therapists as well as dietary services and social work/discharge planning.

Core components of this position include:

* Community Hospital Rounding & Inpatient management
* Consultations in urgent care and ED if needed to amplify efficiencies

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $196.90-$227.33 (Depending on shift)
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

Qualifications

• Required: BE or BC Hospitalist
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Seattle is a vibrant seaport city nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, economic opportunity, and cultural richness. With over 750,000 residents, it's the largest city in both Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is home to global industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Alaska Airlines. Known for its innovation, outdoor lifestyle, and dynamic neighborhoods, Seattle attracts those seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life. With stunning views, top-tier healthcare and education, and a thriving arts and food scene, Seattle truly offers something for everyone.

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients throughout Washington State's many vibrant and unique communities. Many know the Pacific Northwest as an attractive tourist destination with beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a host of cultural and recreational opportunities. These elements, among others, make Washington an excellent place to live.

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 the 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.