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MultiCare Health System
Spokane Valley, Washington

Physician - Hospitalist

Hospital MedicineIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$331K

Listing transparency5 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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: 0.8, Shift: Day, Schedule: 129 shifts per year

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Hospitalist to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice at Rockwood Clinic in Spokane, Washington. 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 Valley Hospital

MultiCare Valley Hospital is a 123-bed, fully accredited acute-care hospital in Spokane Valley, featuring a Level III Trauma Center, comprehensive surgical, inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic services, and advanced cardiac care. Clinicians join a collaborative, patient-focused team in a community where professional growth and work-life balance are highly valued.

About the Spokane Valley Community

Spokane Valley, Spokane’s largest suburb, offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with quick access to the region’s natural beauty and city amenities. With riverfront trails, lakes, golf courses, ski resorts, wineries and nearby national parks, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore. The community combines small-town charm with easy access to Spokane’s urban conveniences, making it an ideal place to 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 $331,000.00 - $331,000.00 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 Hospitalist will provide comprehensive medical care to patients at the Valley Hospital facility in Spokane Valley. They will work as part of a collaborative, patient-focused team to deliver high-quality inpatient and diagnostic services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Hospital medicinePatient careClinical practiceInpatient servicesCommunication

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 37 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.1% 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 ~$331k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $309k 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 ~$331k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 11 employers

2
<$260k
4
$260k-295k
8
$295k-330k
2
$330k-365k
1
$366k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
12% this job
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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MultiCare Health System · Yakima, Washington

$358k-$366k
#2

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Sutter Health · Santa Barbara, California

$300k-$350k
#3

Virtual Physician – Transitions of Care (Hospitalist / Post-Acute)

$280k-$338k
#4

ISLAND HEALTH - HM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

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+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Spokane Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$411k
Typical market rent
$1,547/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. 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 benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Code Lavender
Employee Assistance Programs