Pros
I used to work here and still have friends in the group, so I hope things improve. But I don’t want other doctors to fall for the same promises when considering a job at Facey Medical Group under Providence Health.
Pay Transparency Issues
No one in this group seems to know how their salary is actually calculated, and the administration won’t explain it. When you first apply, you’re told you’re “working toward partnership” and will earn a high salary based on annual wRVU productivity reports. Then, later, they change which reports they use as benchmarks—without telling you which ones, or what numbers they’re using. Unlike other systems (Kaiser, UCLA, private practice), you don’t get regular profit and loss statements here.
Retirement & Benefits
There’s no pension like some competitors offer. Yes, they contribute to a retirement account annually, but that’s not the same as a defined pension plan. Physicians are expected to work five full clinical days per week, whereas many other places provide some non-clinical time for catching up on administrative work.
Administrative Culture
Leadership promotes cost-cutting measures to staff while maintaining high administrative spending in other areas. Long-standing supervisors and medical assistants have been let go without much notice. The organization frequently leans on its Catholic identity and values messaging, but this can feel inconsistent with how staff are treated.
Focus on Metrics Over Support
Administration is very metrics-driven, with little flexibility for individual physician needs. This can be especially challenging for those starting families or seeking work-life balance. There’s a clear divide between clinical staff and administration.
Cons
Outlook
Providence Health has been in the news recently for layoffs, which raises concerns about long-term stability. Current employees may not realize how much better transparency and support can be elsewhere.
For reference:
Providence announces layoffs, Oregon CEO warns more may be coming