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Tacoma, Washington

Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist - Nocturnist

PediatricsFull-Time

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from $268K

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Job Description

Where Kids and Families Are Always First

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Nocturnist, Schedule: Varies

Compensation is based on experience and ranges from $268K-$296K as a 1.0 FTE.

For more information feel free to message: Gabriel.Carrillo@multicare.org [Gabriel.Carrillo@multicare.org]

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist (Nocturnist) to join our experienced and collegial team. You will be joining a group built on strong relationships while having the resources of colleagues in other departments/specialties.

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 Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for Children and Families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning Care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the Future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.

Well-being and Support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living Our Values

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

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 $268,118.00 - $296,696.00 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 - Pediatric Hospitalist (Nocturnist) will join an experienced and collegial team providing inpatient care at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in the South Sound Region. Responsibilities involve delivering comprehensive health services to children and adolescents during nocturnal shifts.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Board EligibleWA State LicensedDEA CertifiedNPI RegisteredBLS CertifiedEmergency ServicesAdolescent Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist - Nocturnist at MultiCare Health System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics — ranked against 701 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 46 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 67% have no call, 22% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.3% 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 ~$282k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $264k 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 ~$282k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$20k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 16 employers

8
<$275k
4
$275k-315k
4
$315k-355k
1
$390k
1
$396k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
40%
Relocation assistance
33%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$344k-$396k
#2

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$260k-$390k
#3

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$210k-$348k
#4

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$285K - $332K
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 701 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 8% 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

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Wellness Resources