Neonatologist

Northwest Permanente (NWP) is the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington with 1,500+ physicians and 300+ administrative professionals caring for 615,000+ Kaiser Permanente members. Northwest Permanente is owned and led by physicians who earn competitive salaries, without income based on providing individual services. Our medical group comprises board-certified physicians across 50+ specialties.

We invite applications for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neonatologist to join our Neonatology team at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to provide high-quality, comprehensive neonatal care. You will join an integrated and compassionate team of physicians and supportive clinical and administrative staff, providing advanced inpatient neonatal care in a busy Level III NICU and telehealth consultation services.

Join a collaborative and highly skilled neonatal team in a modern NICU environment with access to advanced technology and comprehensive support services.

• Collegial team of four Neonatologists and two Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
• 20-bed, single patient room Level III NICU at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
• Daily census ranging from 12-19 patients
• 24/7 Neonatologist coverage with daytime NNP support
• Care for infants as early as 25 weeks gestation
• Advanced neonatal services including total body cooling, EEG, aEEG, HFOV, CMV, iNO, and bubble CPAP
• Telehealth consultation support for Westside Medical Center Level I nursery
• Access to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMR
• Opportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desired
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings with additional employee contribution optional
• Competitive compensation that is not based on fee-for-service model
• Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of Northwest Permanente
• Paid annual education leave + annual education allowance
• Comprehensive benefits including largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave
• Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities
• Total Rewards value range of $387,100 - $463,800

• Relocation allowance – up to $15,000

The annual salary for this position is $300,600 - $341,600 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, NWP offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

Practicing in an integrated health care model like ours means that our clinicians have instant access to dozens of specialties, which allows for a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment not found just anywhere. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear what NWP physicians have to say about the collaborative environment they work in, and how this model not only makes their jobs easier – it makes them better doctors. 

Equal Opportunity EmployerNorthwest Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.