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Yakima, Washington

Physician-Hospitalist-Peds

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$175/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

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. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: Variable, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

MultiCare Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital is an advanced regional care and referral center, and supports a level IV NICU, and comprises of a PICU, trauma service, and a full complement of pediatric subspecialties.

Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.

Requirements

  • Board certified/eligible at time of employment
  • Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
  • DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
  • Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs.

Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

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

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and Support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living Our Values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for All

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

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 $175.00 - $175.00 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Hospitalist will provide comprehensive care within a thriving practice at a regional referral center. Responsibilities include supporting the NICU, PICU, and trauma services while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric medicineHospitalist servicesNICU supportPICU carePatient careClinical collaboration

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 47 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 79% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in hospital medicineranked against 1,207 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedHospital Medicine median $353k (middle half $275k–$588k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Washington45 active1,218 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 79% no call · 51% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Hospital Medicine pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,207 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$300k
17
$300k
6
$330k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%
Sign-on bonus
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

CDI Physician Advisor, Greater East Bay

Sutter Health · Vallejo, California

$278k-$445k
#2

Hospitalist

Cooper Norcross University Hospital · Cape May Court House, New Jersey

$118k-$400k
#3

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

$358k-$366k
#4

Physician Advisor

$300k–$350k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,207 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MultiCare Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Tuition assistance

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Yakima, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.