Pediatrics Physician Opportunity Details

Neonatologist | Portland, OR | Level III NICU | $300K+ Salary + 21% Employer Retirement Contribution - Portland, OR, USA

Job Description

Advance Neonatal Care in a Collaborative, Physician-Led Practice

Northwest Permanente (NWP) is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neonatologist to join our collaborative Neonatology team at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.

As the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington, Northwest Permanente includes more than 1,500 physicians and 300 administrative professionals caring for over 615,000 Kaiser Permanente members . Our physician-led organization supports exceptional patient care through collaboration, innovation, and a salary-based compensation model that allows physicians to focus on medicine rather than volume.

Opportunity Highlights

Join a highly skilled neonatal team providing advanced neonatal care in a busy Level III NICU and telehealth consultation services within an integrated healthcare system.

Practice Details

  • Collegial team of 4 Neonatologists and 2 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
  • 20-bed, single-patient-room Level III NICU at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
  • Daily census of approximately 12-19 patients
  • 24/7 Neonatologist coverage with daytime NNP support
  • Care for infants as early as 25 weeks gestation
  • Advanced neonatal capabilities including:
    • Total body cooling
    • EEG and aEEG monitoring
    • High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV)
    • Conventional mechanical ventilation (CMV)
    • Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
    • Bubble CPAP
  • Telehealth consultation support for Kaiser Westside Medical Center Level I Nursery
  • Physician-friendly Epic electronic medical record
  • Leadership opportunities available within the medical group

Compensation & Benefits

  • Total Rewards value: $387,100 - $463,800
  • Compensation determined by experience, training, certifications, and qualifications

Additional Benefits

  • Generous employer-funded retirement contributions totaling 21% of eligible earnings
  • Optional employee retirement contributions
  • Competitive salary not based on a fee-for-service model
  • Pathway to physician shareholder status within Northwest Permanente
  • Paid annual education leave and CME allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
  • 100% professional liability coverage provided
  • Full reimbursement for board certification and maintenance
  • CME reimbursement and in-house educational opportunities
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Current Hiring Incentive

  • Relocation allowance 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

Portland, OR

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.

Contact Email: emily.b.charleston@kp.org
Employer: Northwest Permanente
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Permanent
Specialty: Pediatrics
Salary Range: $300600.00 to $341600.00 Yearly