General Surgeon

340B Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 430,000 - 506,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Comprehensive General Surgeon at their Tacoma Medical Center to join a respected team of healthcare professionals. The role involves evaluating patients, performing various surgical procedures including colorectal surgery, and engaging with a supportive multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care. Ideal candidates will be motivated to contribute to enriching the healthcare experience of the community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Pension plan

Four weeks paid vacation

Continuing medical education leave and funding

Qualifications

• Interest in colorectal surgery.
• Experience in minimally invasive and open surgical cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient clinic.
• Perform surgeries in both minimally invasive and open techniques.
• Share call responsibilities with the surgical team.

Skills

Colorectal surgery

Patient management

Surgical techniques

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Board certification in general surgery

Job description

About Us

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician-led, self-governed and independent multi-specialty group practice, providing care to the more than 700,000 Kaiser Permanente patients in Washington state. We work unencumbered by traditional health care obstacles and without silos; prioritizing people over profits, collaboration over ego, and driven by a singular goal: our patients' health. At WPMG, we take care of the whole person, with a team to address the fundamental, social, and emotional needs that contribute to total health. We are clinicians motivated by the desire to make a purposeful difference in the communities we serve, and in how health care is delivered.

Summary

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a full-time 1.0 FTE Comprehensive General Surgeon to join our Tacoma Medical Center team in Tacoma, Washington. Ideal candidate would have an interest in colorectal surgery.

We have a full multi-disciplinary team based in Tacoma, including 6 General Surgeons and 4 Physician Assistants. Additionally, we collaborate closely with other specialty departments on site such as Plastic Surgery. The team provides care for a broad range of general surgery issues.

Core Components of this position include:

• Evaluating and managing patients in the outpatient clinic at all points in the care continuum
• Minimally invasive and open cases in the OR
• Managing inpatients and consults in our partner hospital in Tacoma
• Shared Call Responsibilities

Tacoma and Olympia Medical Center are multispecialty medical centers. Ambulatory Surgery Center, Lab, Radiology and Pharmacy on site. Office hours are 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday, with Urgent Care open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As a condition of employment, all clinicians and employees are required to verify COVID-19 vaccination status. As part of the pre-boarding process and before starting work, you will be required to verify your vaccination status, and will be provided an opportunity to apply for an accommodation based on a religious or medical reason, if needed.

Benefits

The entire salary range for this position is $430,084 to $505,981 and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $430,084 to $480,682 based on factors such as education, training or experience.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, receive employer contributions to the 401(k) plan, and enroll in our cash balance pension plan. Employees will also receive four weeks of paid vacation leave every year and eight paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and will receive continuing medical education leave and funding. Learn more about WPMG benefits.

Community

Nestled on Puget Sound with stunning views of Mt. Rainier, Tacoma offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. Just 35 miles south of Seattle, this vibrant city of over 220,000 residents is known for its thriving arts scene, walkable downtown, and welcoming neighborhoods. With a mix of big-city amenities, affordable living, and proximity to outdoor adventures, Tacoma is an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

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 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.