Description

Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group is seeking a Hospitalist - Procedural Nocturnist to join KP Central Hospital in Seattle, Washington. Washington. The Procedural Nocturnist will manage the medical care of hospitalized patients, with no outpatient responsibilities overnight. This includes admitting patients to the hospital, evaluating patients in the Emergency Department, and managing patients across all settings in the hospital: ICU, IMCU, telemetry, and general medical surgical floors. This will also include central line placement and basic hospital medicine procedures.

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient medical care, including admissions and Emergency Department evaluations
• Manage complex medical patients across multiple levels of acuity in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Apply strong diagnostic and therapeutic judgment while practicing evidence-based medicine
• Partner with care management teams to support safe transitions of care, chronic disease management, and alternatives to inpatient care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and best practices
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and clinical teams, ensuring an exceptional care experience
• Utilize Epic and other clinical technologies to support efficient, high-quality care delivery

What We're Looking For

We're seeking clinicians who are collaborative, adaptable, and committed to clinical excellence. Ideal candidates are motivated to continually grow their skills, contribute to team success, and practice within a supportive, physician-led organization.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine, or
  completion of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency with additional hospitalist-focused training or experience
• Experience managing hospitalized patients, including procedural and high-acuity care
• Eligibility for WPMG core Hospitalist Medicine privileges, including ventilator management, vasoactive medication management, central line placement, and procedural sedation
• Current unrestricted Washington State medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges at designated facility
• Board certification required within three years of employment
• Demonstrated clinical skills to evaluate, treat, and provide follow-up care for hospitalized patients, with the ability to coordinate care effectively with intensivists.
  
• Approval by WPMG for core privileges in Hospitalist Medicine, including ventilator management, vasoactive drug management, central line placement, and sedation.
  

Why WPMG

At WPMG, you'll join a physician-led, mission-driven organization that prioritizes patient care, physician well-being, and clinical collaboration. Our integrated model allows you to focus on medicine while benefiting from strong operational support, collegial teams, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $157.68
• Employer Paid Malpractice & Tail Coverage
• 401(k) Participation
• Employer Contributions to Social Security

Qualifications

• Required: Medical Degree MD/DO
• Ability to obtain: Unrestricted Federal DEA
• Ability to obtain: WA State Medical License

Community

Seattle is a vibrant seaport city nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, economic opportunity, and cultural richness. With over 750,000 residents, it's the largest city in both Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is home to global industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Alaska Airlines. Known for its innovation, outdoor lifestyle, and dynamic neighborhoods, Seattle attracts those seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life. With stunning views, top-tier healthcare and education, and a thriving arts and food scene, Seattle truly offers something for everyone.

We are dedicated to building lifetime relationships with peers and patients throughout Washington State's many vibrant and unique 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, among others, make Washington an excellent place to live.

Our Inclusive Workforce

Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG) is committed to an inclusive workforce culture. WPMG has a focus on supporting all our physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools in order to provide culturally responsive care in order to mitigate these disparities. If you have an interest in joining our inclusive workforce culture, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to improve the health of our members and communities that we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.