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MultiCare Health System
Yakima, Washington

Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Occupational Medicine

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75.34 per hour

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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.

We are seeking a provider who is passionate about practicing Occupational Medicine and managing work-related injuries. Candidates with experience in Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, or Urgent Care are well-positioned to thrive in this role.

  • No after hours call responsibility and no weekend hours. *

North Region: Mill Creek, Burien, Redmond, Renton, Federal Way, Covington

South Region: Fredrickson, Lakewood, Puyallup, Tacoma, Olympia

Inland Northwest Region: Airway Heights, Spokane North, Spokane Valley

Central Washington Region: Yakima

FTE: PRN, Shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Schedule: TBD

Min $75.34 per hour - Max $75.34 per hour

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Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant 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

  • Minimum two years experience in Occupational Medicine or related specialty
  • Licensed in the state of WA as a PA by the time of employment
  • Board certified 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

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Key Responsibilities

Manage work-related injuries and provide patient-centered care within an Occupational Medicine practice. Collaborate with a team of physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure high-quality healing and health outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Injury ManagementClinical Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Occupational Medicine at MultiCare Health System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Medicine — ranked against 148 active Occupational Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 18 employers

CME allowance
81%
401k / retirement match
78%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 148 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
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.

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

Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Well-Being Program
Leadership development
Mentorship
Professional growth