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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Physician-Sleep Medicine

Sleep MedicineNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$322,600

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Shape the future of neuroscience care with us At MultiCare Neuroscience Institute, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. That’s why we’ve built a culture of kindness and collaboration and a community where teamwork and professional growth aren’t just aspirations, but daily realities.

As we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, we’re committed to empowering our providers to be bold, innovative and patient-centric. You’ll find a supportive environment that values your expertise while leveraging the resources and technology you need to deliver transformative care.

Whether you’re looking to advance your research, take on leadership opportunities, or be part of strategic initiatives that expand access to quality care, you’ll find your place in our growing community of dedicated professionals.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday-Friday Position Summary MultiCare Health System is seeking a Sleep Medicine Physician to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice.

In this role, you will diagnose and manage patients with various types of sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), narcolepsy, etc. 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 M.D. or D.O. or foreign equivalent degree Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Washington Board certification in Internal Medicine or Sleep Medicine Completion of residency and/or fellowship in the relevant field of Sleep Medicine DEA, NPI and prescriptive authority BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association Why MultiCare Neuroscience Institute?

Patient-centered care Expert guidance and seamless support across every stage of a patient’s neurological journey. Collaborative team Join a growing group of neurologists, neurosurgeons, and advanced practitioners, working across specialties with strong clinic-hospital partnerships.

Robust support Clinical, administrative and IT resources that allow you to focus on patient care and grow your practice Award-winning care Recognized for stroke quality, research innovation and high standards in neurological care.

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 $322,600.00 - $322,600.00 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.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers.

MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.

MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.

Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach. Join our talent network by creating a simple profile with us and we'll see if you're a fit for any current openings!

Don't see an opening that fits your current preferences? Create a job alert for the type of job you're looking for, and we'll notify you when one gets posted! Click here to create a Job Alert. MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation.

If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage patients with various sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of neurologists and neurosurgeons to provide patient-centric care.

Requirements

Requires an M.D. or D.O. degree with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Washington. Must be board certified in Internal Medicine or Sleep Medicine and hold BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosisPatient ManagementClinical ResearchInsomnia TreatmentSleep Apnea ManagementNarcolepsy TreatmentUARS Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician-Sleep Medicine at MultiCare Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Sleep Medicine — ranked against 47 active Sleep Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Sleep Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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 ~$323k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $301k 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 ~$323k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

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#4

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$296k-$390k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Sleep Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 47 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 6% 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

Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
Paid time off