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MultiCare Health System
Yakima, Washington

Physician - Otolaryngology (ENT)

HealthcareIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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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: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Four-day work week (with one admin day) Anticipated call 1:6 including weekends

Join an established team to address high patient demand with a comprehensive range of services including:

In house audiometric testing with Audiologist

EPIC EMR

  • Integrated flexible laryngoscopy and rigid endoscopy with EMR
  • Flexibility to create a specific niche within the department

Our four current Otolaryngologists refer to this as the “Goldilocks” of job opportunities.

What We Have to Offer

A large enough group to limit time spent on call but a community hospital to avoid the stressors of a regional institution

Competitive compensation package with a starting base salary of $500,000.00 potential sign-on of up to $50,000.00, relocation of up to $20,000.00 (based on distance of move), and medical student loan reimbursement of up to $50,000.00

  • Opportunity for annual production incentives and quality bonuses
  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance (including tail)

Generous Time Off to Support Work/life Balance

  • Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water, mountain, and forest views at every turn
  • Newly graduating ENT Residents are welcome to apply
  • J1 Visa candidates accepted

Contact the recruiter, Sydne Morman for more information at sydne.morman@multicare.org

Position Summary

The Physician provides exceptional patient care at MC Yakima Ear, Nose and Throat and collaborates with other clinical and administrative leadership to achieve strategic and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients in need of surgical or non-surgical treatments for conditions related to the ear, nose, throat, and related structures.

  • Perform comprehensive examinations to diagnose illnesses, injuries, or disorders.
  • Provide diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health services to patients and family members in the hospital and clinic
  • Interpret results from diagnostic tests, such as audiograms, and imaging studies.
  • Plan and carry out medical and surgical treatments.
  • Coordinate with other healthcare professionals for the management of patients’ health condition.
  • Document patient care by maintaining detailed notes of appointments and treatment plans.
  • Stay informed of the latest developments in otolaryngology and participate in continuing education.
  • Focus on key areas of Quality, Safety, Patient and Provider Experience and Sustainability

Treat the following conditions: balance disorders, excision of lesions, voice/swallowing disorders, disease of the larynx and pharynx, facial trauma, hearing testing, insertion of ventilating tubes, nasal congestion/septoplasty, nasal fractures, neurologic hearing disorders, nosebleeds, obstructive sleep apnea, otoplasty, reconstructive surgery, sinus disease/sinus surgeries, speech therapy, surgery for correction of hearing disorders, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, tinnitus, tongue tie, tonsils and adenoid disease, and tympanoplasty.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (MD or DO) required.

BC/BE Otolaryngology

License to practice medicine in Washington State required; current State medical license in good standing with medical board required

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 $500,000.00 - $500,000.00 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.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical proceduresDiagnostic testingClinical documentationTreatment planningMedical examinationSurgical treatmentHealthcare collaboration

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 50% have no call, 40% 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).

How many healthcare jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedhealthcare median $325k (middle half $275k–$500k)49 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Washington37 active2,073 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 50% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
healthcare pay trend+12.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
MultiCare Health System#8 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About MultiCare Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Starting base salary $500,000
Potential sign-on bonus up to $50,000
Relocation assistance up to $20,000
Medical student loan reimbursement up to $50,000
Annual production incentives and quality bonuses
Medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement
Malpractice insurance including tail
Generous time off

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.