Hospitalist - Nocturnist

Summary

Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a (0.50 FTE) Nocturnist to join our Hospitalist team. This position is split between St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, and St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, Washington.

Kaiser Permanente is contracted with St. Joseph Medical Center, a 366-bed General Hospital that serves the surrounding communities of Pierce and South King County areas. When admitted to St. Joseph Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Members are cared for by a team of Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) Hospitalists who manage the member's care during their hospital stay. The Hospitalists also work alongside Kaiser Care Management Nurses for care plans to discharge. While at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente members have access to Kaiser Permanente Cardiology, General Medical and Surgical, OB/GYN, Oncology, Orthopedic, Urologist and Ears, Nose and Throat specialist. 

St. Michael's Medical Center, founded in 1918, is a CHI Franciscan hospital and serves patients from Kitsap, North Mason, Clallam, and Jefferson counties. St. Michael's is a 242-bed level III Trauma Center. It has 20 ICU beds and boasts an efficient 34 private exam rooms at the Emergency Department. It is home to award winning cardiovascular services including open-heart surgery. There are no WPMG physicians in the hospital except for our Hospitalists. Specialty care is contracted through the local providers. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Our Inclusive Workforce 

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington State’s richly inclusive 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, and others, make Washington an excellent place to live.