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MultiCare Health System
Auburn, Washington

Physician- Outpatient Pediatrician

PediatricsNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$285k-$332k

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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:.8, Shift: Day Schedule: TBD

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

About Auburn Medical Center

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, serving South King County since 1921, is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center, and advanced surgical services including robotic-assisted procedures. Clinicians at Auburn gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of specialty care, all within a collaborative, high-performing team.

About the Auburn Community

Auburn is a vibrant suburb of 75,000, ideally located between Seattle, Tacoma and Mount Rainier. With 34 parks, over 23 miles of trails and abundant outdoor recreation from hiking and biking to camping and kayaking, Auburn is perfect for those who love an active lifestyle. The city also offers excellent schools, a growing dining scene and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live, work and play.

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 $285,000.00 - $332,373.00 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 physician will provide comprehensive pediatric care within a well-established outpatient practice. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and contribute to the health of the local community.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

PediatricsPatient careClinical practiceCommunicationMedical diagnosisTreatment planningElectronic health records

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician- Outpatient Pediatrician at MultiCare Health System a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics — ranked against 737 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in pediatricsranked against 737 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$285k–$332kPediatrics median $257k (middle half $225k–$300k)87 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$288k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Washington24 active740 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Pediatrics pay trend+14.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (737 Pediatrics listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$309k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pediatrician Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$230k
4
$230k-275k
6
$275k-320k
3
$320k-365k
1
$390k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
67%
Relocation assistance
53%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Neonatology - Physician

CHOC Specialists · Orange, California

$260k-$390k
#2

Physician - Pediatrics

Neighborhood Healthcare · Riverside, California

$210k-$348k
#3

Physician – Pediatrician – St. Cloud, MN

$240k-$330k
#4

Adolescent Medicine - Physician

$295k–$330k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 737 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About MultiCare Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
Generous PTO
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Auburn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$554k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,001/mo≈ 8% 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.