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MultiCare Health System
Yakima, Washington

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) – Family Medicine

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$140k

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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
  • Salary: $140,000 base compensation
  • For more information, please contact Colleen Lohrasbi at colleen.lohrasbi@multicare.org

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner 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

  • Washington State Nurse Practitioner license by the time of employment
  • 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

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will join a comprehensive family medicine practice to deliver high-quality care to a diverse patient population. They will work collaboratively within a multispecialty team to support patient healing and health outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentBLS certificationPrimary carePediatric careHospice careCommunication

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 45 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 47% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 13,879 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Washington67 active2,649 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 47% no call · 71% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Nurse Practitioner listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 13% offer loan repayment334 active listings, Oct 2026
MultiCare Health System#6 of 19 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (13,879 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) – 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 Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,879 active Nurse Practitioner 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. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 25 employers
8
<$145k
11
$145k-165k
7
$165k-185k
4
$185k-205k
3
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Nurse Practitioner - Ute Mountain Ute Health Center - Towaoc, COContract

Akicita Federal · Towaoc, Colorado

$229k-$239k
#2

Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associates

Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon

$172k-$229k
#3

Clinic Director - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

$210k
#4

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Urgent Care

$200K+
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,601 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About MultiCare Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive tuition assistance
Generous PTO
Code Lavender
Employee Assistance Programs

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo≈ 11% 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 (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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.