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Cheney, Washington

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (APP) - Family Medicine

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$141k-$150k

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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.

  • ## Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water, mountain, and forest views at every turn
  • FTE: 1.0 Shift: Days Schedule: 4 10-hour days or 3 12-hour days
  • ## Minimum of two years' experience as a primary care provider preferred
  • Competitive compensation package with potential sign-on and relocation

Substantial benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance

Generous time off to support work/life balance

Career growth options with leadership opportunities

Research opportunities with the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation

Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching

24/7 nurse triage service with limited on-call requirements

Support of 300+ provider multi-specialty group

Dedicated medical assistant per provider

Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency

Contact Mike.stevens@multicare.org for more information.

Position Summary

Clinician member of the MultiCare Medical Partners multidisciplinary team delivering population-based care. The ARNP will provide comprehensive primary care services focusing on prevention, chronic disease management and health promotion for diverse patient populations. This role requires collaboration with physicians, RNs, pharmacists, social workers, behavioral health specialists and other professionals to optimize the health of MultiCare communitiesResponsibilities Direct Patient Care

  • Conducts comprehensive assessments, diagnose conditions, develop plans, and prescribe medications for patients across the lifespan
  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic disease using evidence-based guidelines
  • Provides preventive care, health education and counseling to individuals and families
  • Timely and accurate documentation, inclusive of direct patient encounters and asynchronous care
  • Participates in the coverage for clinic colleagues per departmental guidance
  • Participates in after-hours call coverage per departmental guidance Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Participates in multidisciplinary meetings, care reviews and care planning
  • Coordinates care with all members of the delivery team
  • Contributes to the development and improvement of population-based care Population Health Management
  • Utilizes data and risk stratification tools to prioritize our patients at greatest risk to prioritize outreach
  • Engages in quality improvement focused on health outcomes, cost effectiveness and cost reduction
  • Supports transitions of care and reduced readmissions and ED use Citizenship
  • Demonstrates the MultiCare values of compassion, stewardship, kindness, joy collaboration and respect
  • Adheres to MultiCare policies and processes Requirements
  • Maintains active Washington State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
  • DEA, and state prescriptive authority
  • Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.

About Rockwood Clinic

MultiCare Rockwood Clinic is one of the region’s largest outpatient diagnostic and treatment centers, serving communities across eastern Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana. With more than 350 physicians and providers across 50 specialties and multiple primary and urgent care locations, Rockwood delivers more than 160,000 patient visits annually. This diverse and growing outpatient network offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities.

About the Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

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 $141,394.00 - $149,996.00 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 clinician will deliver comprehensive primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and chronic disease management for diverse patient populations. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize community health outcomes through population-based care and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Washington State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, along with DEA and state prescriptive authority. A minimum of two years of experience as a primary care provider is preferred, and current BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentEvidence-based practiceCare coordinationClinical diagnosisMedication prescription

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (APP) - Family 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 Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 805 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

MultiCare Health System ranks #7 of 17 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k 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 ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 32 employers

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
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 805 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Cheney

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,409/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, 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

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Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, annual leave
CME
Retirement
Malpractice insurance
Generous time off
Sign-on and relocation potential
Wellness program
24/7 nurse triage service