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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Physician - Pediatrics PRN

PediatricsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$159.79/hr

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Job Description

Join One Team Mary Bridge

At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we're proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children's healthcare.

FTE: 0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Physician 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

  • Board certified/eligible at time of employment
  • 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

Where Kids and Families Are Always First

Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.

For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?

One Team Mary Bridge

Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.

Award-winning Pediatric Care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.

A New Era of Children's Care

Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

A Growing Pediatric Network

Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.

Career Growth

Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.

Pacific Northwest Lifestyle

Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.

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 $159.79 - $159.79 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 provide comprehensive pediatric care within a thriving practice at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate medical services to children and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient safetyClinical practiceHealthcare deliveryFamily-centered care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pediatrics PRN 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 Pediatrics — ranked against 701 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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.

Top contract/1099 Pediatrician Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

8
<$275k
5
$275k-315k
5
$315k-355k
1
$390k
1
$396k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Relocation assistance
27%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

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$100-$110/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 701 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education
Leadership Development