Opportunity Criteria
Shape the Future of Pathology in a Physician-Led Practice
Northwest Permanente, P.C. is the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and Southwest Washington, with more than 1,500 physicians and 300 administrative professionals caring for over 615,000 Kaiser Permanente members. As a physician-led and physician-owned medical group, Northwest Permanente offers a collaborative practice environment where physicians focus on patient care rather than volume-based compensation.
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pathologist to join our highly collaborative pathology team in the Portland metropolitan area. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside 16 Pathologists, 6 Pathologists' Assistants, and 4 PhDs in a high-volume, academically engaged practice serving a large and diverse patient population.
Position Highlights
Responsibilities include:
- General surgical pathology
- Frozen section interpretation
- Rapid on-site cytology evaluation (ROSE)
- Shared call coverage
- Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards
- Laboratory leadership and administrative responsibilities
- Opportunities for CLIA directorship
What You Can Expect
- Physician-friendly Epic EMR with integrated clinical tools and support
- Collaborative, physician-led practice model
- Opportunities for leadership, professional growth, and career development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Full-time, 1.0 FTE position
Minimum Qualifications
- AP/CP Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Strong diagnostic skills in general surgical pathology
- Cytology experience welcomed but not required
- Ability to provide pathology services across two hospitals and a regional laboratory
- Commitment to maintaining current knowledge in surgical pathology and molecular diagnostic techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary Range: $362,900 - $442,500
Compensation is determined by experience, training, certifications, market factors, and other relevant qualifications.
Total Rewards Value: $449,400 - $585,900
Northwest Permanente offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of eligible earnings
- Competitive compensation not tied to a fee-for-service model
- Shareholder pathway within Northwest Permanente
- Paid education leave and annual CME allowance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability benefits
- Professional liability coverage provided at no cost
- Board certification reimbursement
- CME reimbursement and access to in-house CME opportunities
- Generous paid time off
Hiring Incentives
- Relocation assistance up to $15,000
About Us
Northwest Permanente, P.C. is a self-governed (physician led), multi-specialty group of over 1500 physicians, surgeons, and clinicians, caring for over 600,000 members in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation's pre-eminent health care systems, a benchmark for comprehensive, integrated and high-quality care.
Northwest Permanente physicians practice medicine with a purpose, providing unparalleled opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career in medicine.
- We practice data-driven, evidence-based medicine.
- We have a salary model that encourages primary and specialty care collaboration and puts the patient's needs first.
- We don't use production goals to determine your compensation or value as a physician.
- We offer generous sign-on bonuses and student loan assistance to qualified candidates.
- PSLF eligible positions
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Facility & Address
Kaiser Permanente - Northwest Permanente
- Portland, OR
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Contact Information
Emily Dodds Physician Recruiter
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