Primary Care Physician Assistant - Virtual Inbox Coverage

Wapa; Renton, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Value Based Incentive Program

Employer Retirement Contributions

Cash Balance Pension Plan

Shareholder Track Program

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Annual Education Leave Allowance

Leadership Development

Malpractice & Tail Coverage

Licensure Fee Reimbursement

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks a Physician Assistant for Telehealth Medical Center to provide virtual inbox coverage with in-person clinic days. The role supports Kaiser Permanente members in Washington state, featuring a balanced patient load and cross-team collaboration for comprehensive care.

The position requires PA-C with NCCPA, DEA eligibility, and WA license; strong teamwork and AI-assisted charting are highlighted, with a competitive compensation package and relocation

Qualifications

• PA-C with NCCPA certification is required.
• Unrestricted Federal DEA eligibility is required.
• WA State Medical License is required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual Inbox Coverage 95% of the time with two in-clinic days per month.
• Collaborate with the Telehealth Medical Center team to ensure timely patient access and care.
• Utilize AI Scribing & Summarization tools to reduce charting time.

Skills

NCCPA Certified PA-C

Unrestricted Federal DEA

WA License eligibility

Education

Physician Assistant Degree

NCCPA Certification (PA-C)

WA State Medical License (in progress)

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

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking Primary Care Physician Assistants to join our Telehealth Medical Center department to provide virtual Inbox Coverage. Please note this position requires applicants to reside in the state of Washington and requires in-person clinical work to maintain care delivery.

• This position is 95% Virtual with a requirement of (2) days in Clinic each month
• 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.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $124,192 to $146,108 (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

• 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

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.

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.