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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Physician - Laborist (Float)

OB/GYNPart-Time

Listed compensation

$250/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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: 0.0, Shift: Variable, Hours: Variable

For more information and a complete opportunity overview, please contact Peggy Andes at peggy.andes@multicare.org.

Position Summary

Physician participating in the care of inpatient obstetrical patients, including but not limited to coverage for labor and delivery and postpartum patients, obstetric emergencies, and triage. Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive obstetric care for patients presenting in labor, including evaluation, management, and delivery.
  • Respond to obstetric emergencies and perform necessary surgical interventions, including cesarean sections.
  • Manage obstetric triage and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure timely and appropriate care.
  • Serve as the attending physician for unassigned patients and support private-practice physicians as needed.
  • Ensure continuity of care by communicating effectively with outpatient providers and consulting services.
  • Prescribe and administer medications or therapies to treat disease or injury.
  • Order radiologic imaging or labs as indicated.
  • Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) inclusive of direct patient encounters and asynchronous care.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, and interdisciplinary team meetings. Requirements
  • Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • Board certified/eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology 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.
  • Strong diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills.
  • Compassionate bedside manner and ability to handle emergency situations.

About Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care.

Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.

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 $250.00 - $250.00 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 physician will provide comprehensive obstetric care, including managing labor, delivery, and postpartum patients. They are also responsible for responding to obstetric emergencies and performing necessary surgical interventions like cesarean sections.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) and have completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Applicants are required to be board certified or eligible and hold a valid Washington state medical license.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Obstetrical carePatient assessmentDiagnostic skills

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% 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 ~$520k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $486k 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 ~$520k midpoint, that is roughly $21k–$36k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top OB/GYN Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

1
$255k
0
$310k-365k
2
$365k-420k
2
$420k-475k

Annual compensation range

#1

OB/GYN Physician

Beth Israel Lahey Health · Exeter, New Hampshire

$315k-$466k
#2

Physician, Chief of General Obstetrics & Gynecology (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$425k-$465k
#3

Physician, OB/GYN – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
#4

OB/GYN Opportunity | Mississippi Gulf Coast

$300k-$400k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 842 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Medical
Dental
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Code Lavender
Employee Assistance Programs