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MultiCare Health System
Puyallup, Washington

Physician Faculty-FM\OB

Family MedicineNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$149/hour

The week · per this posting

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

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Join a Team That Shares Your Calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than a job title — you’re part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You’ll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work.

FTE: Per Diem, Shift: Day, Schedule: per clinic need for more information, contact kelly.graves@multicare.org

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking an experienced clinician for a Faculty position. Our family medicine residency is a respected ACGME accredited University of Washington affiliated Residency Program. We invite you to join our collegial skilled faculty, supportive staff and sponsoring institution and motivated learners in this Northwest paradise of the Evergreen State.

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

ABFM/ACOFP Board Certification

  • The ability to obtain full spectrum hospital privileges including obstetrics, and on-call availability
  • Multilingual skills will improve one’s candidacy
  • 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

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

Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system.

Well-being and Support

Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare’s Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Living Our Values

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

Belonging for All

A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs.

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 $149.04 - $149.04 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 will serve as faculty for an ACGME accredited family medicine residency program while providing patient-centered clinical care. Responsibilities include mentoring learners, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining full-spectrum hospital privileges including obstetrics.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical teachingMedical residency supervisionBLS certification

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

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).

Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 45% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Faculty-FM\OB at MultiCare Health System a 6.2 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 night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Family Medicine Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 26 employers

18
<$370k
6
$370k-390k
6
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5
$410k-430k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Relocation assistance
33%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,542 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Puyallup

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k
Typical market rent
$2,286/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

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, dental, and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Physician & APP Well-Being Program
Leadership development and mentorship