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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 Bariatric Surgery Physician to join our Bellevue Medical Center team in Bellevue, Washington.

• Our comprehensive bariatric program includes two other experienced bariatric surgeons, a psychologist, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, dieticians, physician assistants, a program manager, a practice manager, bariatric nurses, and medical assistants.
• Practice primarily includes laparoscopic primary and revisional bariatric surgery. We also do high volume endoscopy to support our bariatric program. We are currently developing an obesity medicine program to support our bariatric patients and applicants with an ABOM certification or interest in obtaining that designation would be of particular interest.
• Practice is part of MBSAQIP accredited bariatric program based at Overlake Hospital
• A world-class bariatric research program at Kaiser Permanente of Washington - with opportunities to collaborate on the design and conduct of research projects and co-author manuscripts.
• Shared Call 1:3 for Bariatric only, with no General Surgery or Trauma call.
• Procedures and patient care are delivered at a combination of our inpatient community hospital and ambulatory surgery center.

The entire salary range for this position is $466,893.00 to $549,286.00 and will be prorated based on FTE. Placement of new hires will be in the range of $466,893.00 to $494,357.00 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.

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.