Details
Posted: 16-Sep-23
Location: Lynnwood, Washington
Salary: Open
Internal Number: PODIA003347
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.
Summary
Kaiser Permanente-Washington Permanente Medical Group- is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Surgical Podiatrist to join our Lynnwood Medical Center team in Lynnwood, Washington.
This position will be transitioning to Kaiser- Everett Medical Center in 2025.
Core Components of this position include:
* Outpatient evaluation, management, and surgical treatment of all aspects of the foot and ankle including but not limited to foot/ankle trauma, diabetic complications, arthrodesis, amputation, wound care, and foot/ankle reconstruction
* Collaborating with the Kaiser Permanente orthopedic surgery team to treat complex foot/ankle patients in our partner hospital in Bellevue.
* Shared call responsibilities.
Lynnwood Medical Center is comprised of Family and Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Occupational Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Social Work Services. Lab, Pharmacy, and Radiology on site. Office hours are 8am - 6pm Monday and Tuesday, 8am - 5pm Wednesday through Friday.
As a condition of employment, all clinicians and employees are required to verify COVID-19 vaccination status. As part of the pre-boarding 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 $273,727.00 to $322,032.00 and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $273,727.00 to $305,931.00 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 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.
Community
Lynnwood is the fourth-largest city in Snohomish County, with a population of 36,485, located 16 miles north of Seattle and 13 miles south of Everett. The city is considered suburban in nature and acts as a bedroom community for job centers in Seattle, Everett and Bellevue. It has one of the largest concentrations of retail in the region, anchored by the Alderwood Mall and businesses along major streets. The city is home to Edmonds Community College, the Lynnwood Convention Center, and the Lynnwood Transit Center, located in the developing city center. Less than 20-minutes from Lynnwood, boating, wildlife, white water rivers, salmon fishing, skiing, native timber and Native American culture are a welcome respite.
We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients in Washington State's 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 patients--the heart of everything we do--first.
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 other--with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding.
