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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Physician - Pediatric Rheumatology

RheumatologyIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$244K - $270K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago

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: 0.5, Shift: Days, Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8-5. Clinic days are variable.

Mary Bridge Children’s Pediatric Rheumatology is one of only a few pediatric rheumatology programs in Washington state, offering specialized care for children with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. The team focuses on early diagnosis and personalized treatment plans to help children return to health and activity.

They work closely with referring providers to ensure coordinated care and can connect patients with other specialists within Mary Bridge Children’s.

Why Choose Mary Bridge Brand New State of the Art Hospital State-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center Comprehensive pediatric health network with multidisciplinary teams Family-centered, award-winning care Competitive Sign-On Relocation Student Loan Reimbursement To learn more contact: Rachel Whisenhunt, Physician Talent Advisor rachel.whisenhunt@multicare.org Position Summary MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Rheumatologist to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice.

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 $244,736.00 - $270,716.00 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!

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized care for children with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions through early diagnosis and personalized treatment plans. Collaborate with referring providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, family-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology and hold a valid Washington state license. Required certifications include DEA, NPI, prescriptive authority, and current BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosisTreatment PlanningInflammatory Condition ManagementAutoimmune Condition ManagementMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Rheumatology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$258k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $241k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pediatric Rheumatology at MultiCare Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,310 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$258k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 152 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 9% 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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Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Student Loan Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental
Retirement
Paid Time Off