Pays $305kPalliative Care market median is ~$260k (19 jobs) · Above average in Palliative Care for work-life (5.1/10, vs 95 in this specialty)

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MultiCare Health System
Yakima, Washington

Physician - Palliative Care

Palliative Care Above average in Palliative CareNo nightsFull-Time
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About the Role

Day shift, no nights. Palliative care physician. Yakima, WA.

Join MultiCare Health System as a Palliative Care Physician – No Nights, Day Shift in Yakima, Washington, United States. Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $305,000 annually.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, competitive compensation. Work with MultiCare Health System in Yakima, Washington, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Palliative Care Physician will provide comprehensive care to patients within a multidisciplinary group practice setting. They will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered healing and support.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or eligible in palliative care and have completed a palliative care fellowship. A valid medical license in the state of Washington, along with DEA and NPI credentials, is required by the time of employment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSDEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Palliative careClinical practicePatient careCollaborative careMedical diagnosisTreatment planningCommunicationEmpathyTeamwork

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$305k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $285k 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 ~$305k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Palliative Care roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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8 matches · ranked by pay

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$280k
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$285k-335k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

#1

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$300k-$400k
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Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

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$150-$160/hr
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#4

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About MultiCare Health System

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Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program