Palliative Care Physician - Salaried Locums

Permanente Medicine-White; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 363,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowace

Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Cover

Job summary

Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a dedicated salaried locum physician to join our Supportive Care team, providing inpatient palliative care at Tacoma Campus. Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Geriatrics is preferred.

The role focuses on delivering patient-centered care, collaborating with primary and specialty providers to align treatment with patient goals, and supporting families through complex medical journeys in an interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Geriatrics.
• Salaried locum physician for inpatient support.
• Based at Tacoma Campus with potential cross-site opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with primary and specialty providers to align goals of care.
• Deliver patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Geriatrics

Education

Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Job description

Palliative Care Physician - Salaried Locums

Job Category: Clin MD Primary

Requisition Number: PALLI004490

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Tacoma Medical Center
Tacoma, WA 984054267, USA

Description

Summary

Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a dedicated, compassionate salaried locum physician to join our dynamic Supportive Care team, providing inpatient services. We welcome qualified candidates who are board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Geriatrics. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver patient-centered care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, supporting individuals and their families through complex medical journeys.

Our interdisciplinary team engages with patients who are living with serious illness. Our Palliative Medicine Physicians work directly with the patient and their families and caregivers, and their Primary Care and Specialty providers, to create a customized holistic plan of care. Our goal is to improve patient and caregiver quality of life on their terms and optimize service by aligning clinical care with patient values and goals. Location: This position is based at our Tacoma Campus. Depending on shift preference could also include opportunities to work in Bellevue and Seattle.

Tacoma Medical Center is a multispecialty medical 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range:$324,583 to $362,770 (salary will be prorated based on FTE, new hire salaries will be based on factors such as education, training and experience.)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Annual Education Leave + Allowance
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage

About Us

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinician-led, self-governed and independent multi-specialtygroup 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.

We are looking for people to join us who understand that being a leader doesn't always come with a job title; it's about who you are, what you believe, and how you show up every day.

• People who work to know, respect, and guide their colleagues and patients.
• People who focus on serving their team and the people they take care of by inspiring, including and holding themselves and each other accountable for everything they do.
• People who have the courage to commit, improve, and work with others to find solutions to help make this the best place to give care and the best place to get care.

Community

Tacoma, 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.

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