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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Physician - Neurobehaviorialist

NeurologyNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$356k-$373k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than a job title — you’re part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters.

You’ll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: varies Annual Compensation: $356,000 to $372,500 Base + production + Quality Incentive Position Summary The Neurobehavioral Neurologist is a key member of the Multicare Neuroscience Institute, specializing in the care of patients with neurobehavioral and neurocognitive disorders.

This physician provides comprehensive outpatient assessment and long-term management for individuals with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, vascular cognitive impairment, and other neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric syndromes.

The role involves collaboration with neuropsychology, psychiatry, social work, and rehabilitation services to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.

The position supports the diagnosis and continuum of care for neurobehavioral disorders, utilizing advanced neuroimaging, cognitive testing, and pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological interventions. Opportunities exist for participating in interdisciplinary case conferences, contributing to clinical pathways, and engaging in clinical research or medical education within a collegial, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with neurobehavioral and neurocognitive disorders, including dementias, neuropsychiatric syndromes, and cognitive impairment due to neurological disease Order, interpret, and synthesize diagnostic studies such as brain MRI, PET scans, EEG, neuropsychological assessments, and relevant laboratory workups Initiate and monitor pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, including cognitive enhancers, behavioral interventions, and symptomatic therapies Coordinate care with neuropsychology, psychiatry, speech and occupational therapy, social work, and primary care providers Educate patients and families on disease progression, treatment options, prognosis, and strategies for daily functioning and quality of life Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, neurobehavioral-focused quality improvement initiatives, and case conferences Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records in compliance with regulatory standards Contribute to teaching programs, peer consultation, and development of clinical protocols and care pathways

Requirements

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution Completion of neurology residency and fellowship training in behavioral neurology, neuropsychiatry, or related subspecialty preferred Board certified or board eligible in Neurology Licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington State by employment start date DEA registration, NPI, and prescriptive authority Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. Growth and education Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system.

Well-being and support Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare’s Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.

The pay scale is $356,000.00 - $372,500.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers.

MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.

MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.

Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach. Join our talent network by creating a simple profile with us and we'll see if you're a fit for any current openings!

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will evaluate and manage patients with neurobehavioral and neurocognitive disorders, including dementias and neuropsychiatric syndromes. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care and contribute to clinical pathways and medical education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and have completed a neurology residency with fellowship training in behavioral neurology or neuropsychiatry. Board certification or eligibility in Neurology and a valid Washington State medical license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Neurobehavioral assessmentNeurocognitive disorder managementDiagnostic imaging interpretationPharmacological interventionPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical pathway developmentNeuropsychiatric syndrome management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Neurobehaviorialist at MultiCare Health System a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 474 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

MultiCare Health System ranks #10 of 13 employers hiring Neurologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$364k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $340k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$364k midpoint, that is roughly $15k–$25k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
25%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 474 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MultiCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Physician & APP Well-Being Program
Leadership development
Mentorship