Primary Care Physician Assistant

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Relocation Allowance

401(k) with employer contributions

Cash Balance Pension Plan

Shareholder Track Program

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid annual education leave

Leadership development opportunities

Malpractice & tail coverage

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a 1.0 FTE Primary Care Physician Assistant to join our Tacoma Steele Street Medical Center team in Tacoma, Washington. The role emphasizes outpatient care with telehealth integration and no on-call requirements.

Ideal candidates will support patient access through a non-paneled position, with AI-assisted scribing and a centralized Telehealth Center for 24/7 coverage, and collaborate across specialties to deliver comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Requires Physician Assistant degree and PA-C certification (NCCPA).
• Ability to obtain unrestricted Federal DEA license and WA state medical license.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient primary care with no on-call requirements.
• 100% outpatient with Telehealth/virtual care integration.
• Collaborate with centralized Telehealth Medical Center team for patient support.
• Inbox support handles up to 70% of in-basket messages.
• AI scribing and summarization to reduce charting time.
• Access to multiple specialties for coordinated patient care.

Skills

NCCPA Certified (PA-C)

Education

Physician Assistant Degree

Job description

Position Overview:

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a 1.0 FTE Primary Care Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team at Tacoma Steele Street Medical Center in Tacoma, 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.
• This is non-paneled position to support patient access for Primary Care.
• 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.

Tacoma Steele Street Clinic

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $148,183 to $174,333 (this location is eligible for a location-based incentive, the 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
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Annual Education Leave Allowance
• Leadership Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage
• Professional Licensure & Fee Reimbursement

New Hire Incentives:

• Signing Bonus: New Hires are eligible to receive up to $23,000
• Relocation Allowance: Up to $13,000 (based on location at time of offer)

Qualifications

• Required: Physician Assistant Degree
• Required: NCCPA Certified (PA-C)
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Tacoma, Washington

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.

Learn more about Living in Tacoma 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.