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MultiCare Health System
Puyallup, Washington

Physician - Pioneer Family Practice

Family MedicineNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$293k-$311k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 3mo 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.

FTE: 0.8, Shift: Day, Schedule: Mon - Fri; 8:30am - 4:30pm Position Summary MultiCare Health System is seeking a Family Medicine physician to join our busy, well-established and expanding practice. We offer ambulatory only Primary Care, with embedded support services to make practice sustainable and enjoyable.

These elements include embedded behavioral health resources, integrated RN Care Managers, medication refill support, well-resourced front and back-office staff services, and a robust clinical quality program. 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 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 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 $292,600.00 - $311,000.00 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.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers.

MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.

MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.

Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach. Join our talent network by creating a simple profile with us and we'll see if you're a fit for any current openings!

Don't see an opening that fits your current preferences? Create a job alert for the type of job you're looking for, and we'll notify you when one gets posted! Click here to create a Job Alert. MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation.

If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide ambulatory primary care services within a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers. Work alongside embedded behavioral health and RN care managers to deliver sustainable, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Must be board certified or eligible and licensed in the state of Washington. Requires DEA, NPI, prescriptive authority, and current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical Quality ManagementBehavioral Health IntegrationPatient Coordination

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$302k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $282k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

MultiCare Health System ranks #6 of 17 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pioneer Family Practice 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 — ranked against 2,560 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include 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 ~$302k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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<$325k
8
$325k-350k
14
$350k-375k
6
$375k-400k
2
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
59%
Relocation assistance
45%
Loan repayment
27%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,560 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Puyallup

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,286/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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
Physician & APP Well-Being Program
Medical, dental, retirement benefits
Paid time off