Neurosurgeon

About Us

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is a clinicianled selfgoverned and independent multispecialtygroup practice providing care to the more than 700000 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 doesnt always come with a job title; its 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.

Summary

Kaiser PermanenteWashington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a fulltime 1.0 FTE )Neurosurgeon to join our Capitol Hill Campus team in Seattle Washington. This location serves as the primary hub for neurosurgery in the region.

Our Seattle team is an experienced group of 5 Neurosurgeons and 6 physician assistants. Ambulatory surgery center is on site and a tertiary care hospital is located approximately 2 miles south of our medical center.

The ideal candidate is a BC/BE fellowshiptrained functional neurosurgeon with at least 35 years of experience who is interested in functional neurosurgery practice in addition to general neurosurgery with a spine focus. The neurosurgery service is part of a fully integrated health system which includes a comprehensive neurology program featuring movement disorder neurologists neuromuscular specialists neurootology and physical medicine and rehabilitation. There are additional opportunities for subspecialization and program development for interested candidates. New fellowshiptrained graduates will also be considered for this position.

Seattle is the hub for neurosurgery within the Kaiser Permanente Washington system the large referral base extends statewide.

Capitol Hill Campus is a multispecialty medical center. Lab Radiology and Pharmacy on site. Office hours are 8am 5pm Monday through Friday with Urgent Care open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

As a condition of employment all clinicians and employees are required to verify COVID19 vaccination status. As part of the preboarding process and before starting work you will be required to verify your vaccination status and will be provided an opportunity to apply for an accommodation based on a religious or medical reason if needed.

Compensation and Benefits

The entire salary range for this position is $803979to $945858and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $803979 to $898565 based on factors such as education training or experience.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical dental vision basic life and disability insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our companys 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.

Community

Seattle is a seaport city and the seat of King County. With an estimated 686800 residents Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The city is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. A major gateway for trade with Asia Seattle is the fourthlargest port in North America in terms of container handling as of 2015. Named by Kiplingers as one of the 10 Best Cities for the Next Decade the Seattle metropolitan region is a great place to live visit and do business. Its home to some of the most recognizable global companies including Amazon Boeing Microsoft Starbucks Costco Nordstrom REI and Alaska Airlines. Whether youre looking for economic opportunity cultural events or educational excellence youll find itand much morein Seattle.

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington States richly diverse 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.

Equity Inclusion and Diversity

In our local communities and across the nation Kaiser Permanente sets the standard for respectful care. With multicultural staff equity inclusion and diversity councils medical interpretation resources outreach efforts educational programs and more Kaiser Permanente puts people first in our medical centers and beyond.

As part of Kaiser Permanente Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) seeks to create equity in our communities eliminate health disparities and always put patientsthe heart of everything we dofirst.

Following the guidelines in our National Diversity Agenda every member of our team strives to:

• Provide culturally responsive and appropriate medical care to improve the health and satisfaction of all people in our increasingly diverse membership
• Recruit and retain clinicians and staff that enhance our workforce
• Grow our membership by providing exceptional service and clinical care to all communities in our region

Creating a diverse workforce an inclusive environment and equitable opportunity for employment growth and advancement are deeply linked to our mission our business and our economic future. WPMG continues to add programs that build and maintain a workplace where we engage with our members communities and each otherwith dignity respect and cultural understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As part of our commitment to our employees and the members and patients we serve we integrate diversity into all aspects of our operations. Maintaining a workforce with industryleading levels of diversity through deliberate planning development and outreach is critical to fulfilling our mission sustaining our business objectives and providing the best level of care to our members and patients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran or disability status.

Additional Information

To learn more about this position please contact Naomi Schmidt at