Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician

LAFP; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer retirement contributions

Cash balance pension plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Licensure & fee reimbursement

Job summary

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is seeking board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physicians to join the Lidgerwood Medical Center in Spokane, WA. This 0.8–1.0 FTE position emphasizes outpatient care with telehealth support and no on-call requirements.

You will work with a centralized Telehealth Medical Center team and benefit from AI-assisted charting, 24/7 patient support, and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Medical degree required (MD/DO).
• Board Certification/Eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Ability to obtain Unrestricted Federal DEA registration.
• Ability to obtain WA State Medical License.

Responsibilities

• This is a 0.8–1.0 FTE outpatient physician role with no on-call duties.
• Collaborate with a Telehealth Medical Center team to support patient care.
• In-basket messages are managed by an inbox support team to reduce charting time.

Education

Medical Degree MD/DO

Job description

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 clinicians 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

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is currently seeking 0.8 FTE - 1.0 FTE Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine trained physician(s) to join our Lidgerwood Medical Center clinic team in Spokane, Washington.

Ideal candidates will have experience with telehealth and digital health- or the flexibility to incorporate virtual care into their practice.

• This position is 100% outpatient with no call required.
• You will have an excellent balance of patients per day and work with a centralized Telehealth Medical Center team to support your patients 24/7.
• Inbox support team will manage up to 70% of your in-basket messages.
• AI Scribing & Summarization support to cut down charting time by half.
• In our integrated health care model our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment your patients deserve.

Learn More about Lidgerwood Medical Center

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $310,067 - $364,784 **This location qualifies for location-based pay incentive (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
• 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 (all 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

• Resident Monthly Stipend: For early sign-on
• Signing Bonus: New Hires are eligible to receive up to $90,000
• Primary Care Bonus: $100,000
• Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

• Required: Medical Degree MD/DO
• Required: BC/BE Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Spokane, the second-largest city in Washington, offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and quality of life. Nestled along the Spokane River near the Rockies, it's home to a thriving healthcare community known for innovation and collaboration. With top-tier medical facilities, outdoor recreation at your doorstep, and a lower cost of living, Spokane offers a vibrant, family-friendly lifestyle without the big-city price tag. Choose Spokane for a rewarding career-and a life you'll love.

Learn more about life in Spokane, Washington

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.