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