Kaiser Permanente Primary Care Physician in Portland, OR

Join Our Team as a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician in Portland, Oregon

Why Portland? Where Your 0.7–1.0 FTE Actually Matters In Portland, we don’t just work—we live. Because our "Ghost Physician" program and in-basket support allow you to actually unplug, you’ll have the time to enjoy everything the Rose City is famous for:

• A Culinary Epicenter: From James Beard-winning restaurants to our world-famous food cart pods, Portland is a paradise for coffee snobs and "farm-to-table" foodies alike.

• The 90-Minute Rule: You are perfectly positioned between the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Hood and the rugged, breathtaking Oregon Coast.

• Wine Country at Your Doorstep: Spend your weekends exploring the Willamette Valley, one of the premier Pinot Noir regions in the world.

• Neighborhood Vibes: Whether you want the sleek high-rises of the Pearl District or the quirky, tree-lined streets of the Eastside, Portland offers a community for every lifestyle.

The Practice: Redesigned to Protect You

• Administrative Relief: 70% of in-basket messages handled for you + Virtual Scribe services.

• True Disconnection: "Ghost Physician" coverage ensures you never check messages while on vacation or off the clock.

• Frictionless Specialty Care: Seamless collaboration with no prior authorizations required.

• Strong Foundations: A year-long ramp-up and 1:1 mentorship for a confident start.

• Tech that Works: Leverage a physician-friendly Epic EMR and experienced support staff.

The Rewards: Long-Term Wealth & Immediate Support

• Total Rewards Value: $370,000 – $438,000 range.

• The Rare Pension: Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions (totaling 21% of eligible earnings).

• Spanish Bilingual Incentive: Earn up to an additional $10,000 per year for your language skills.

• Hiring Incentives: Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus, $125,000 in student loan assistance, and $15,000 relocation allowance.

• Investment in You: $55k annual panel incentive, pathway to shareholder status, and 100% reimbursement for board certifications.

Is Portland the right fit for your next chapter? We’d love to tell you more about the Center for Black Health and Wellness, Spanish Bilingual, or our other Portland metro openings.

Contact Bridgitte.A.Ngo@kp.org for more information.

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

Portland is beloved for its beautiful scenery and vibrant urban culture. Museums, theaters, and galleries abound, coupled with a robust arts community and one of the premier comedy scenes in the nation. Meanwhile, Portland has an international reputation as a dining destination; its cuisine—from five-star restaurants, to food carts, to coffee and donuts—delights young and old alike.