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Yakima, Washington

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Pulmonology

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$157k-$161k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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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: Days, Schedule: M-F

For more information, please contact Colleen Lohrasbi at colleen.lohrasbi@multicare.org

Position Summary

The Pulmonary APP provides specialty care to adult patients with chronic and complex respiratory conditions and in pulmonary clinic settings. Working in collaboration with the supervising physician, the APP delivers evidence-based evaluation, education, and management for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary nodules. Additionally, this role may encompass the management of sleep disorders. The role supports access, continuity, and team-based care within the pulmonary service line. Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage adult patients with pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting.
  • Conduct history taking, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies to guide clinical decision making.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans for pulmonary conditions.
  • Monitor and adjust therapies including inhalers, oxygen, and medications as clinically indicated.
  • Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and lifestyle management.
  • Communicate and coordinate care with supervising physicians, primary care providers, and specialists.
  • Document accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
  • Participate in follow-up of imaging, labs, and pulmonary function testing.
  • Support patient access through timely follow-up and chronic disease monitoring workflows.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to evidence-based pulmonary care. Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing or Physician Assistant program
  • National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult or Family Medicine or national certification as a PA-C
  • Unrestricted nursing license or physician assistant medical license(or ability to obtain) in Washington State.
  • DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
  • Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

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 $156,600.00 - $160,800.00 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 Pulmonary APP provides specialty care to adult patients with chronic respiratory conditions in an outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with supervising physicians.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Advanced Nursing or Physician Assistant program with current national board certification. An unrestricted Washington State license and BLS certification are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningChronic disease managementPatient educationElectronic health record documentationDiagnostic study reviewInhaler managementOxygen therapy managementEvidence-based practice

Pulmonology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Pulmonology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$159k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pulmonology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Pulmonology at MultiCare Health System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pulmonology (NP) — ranked against 64 active Pulmonology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, 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 ~$159k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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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

median 5.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pulmonology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 64 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Yakima, 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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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical
Dental
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Code Lavender
Employee Assistance Programs