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MultiCare Health System
Spokane, Washington

PRN Pulmonary Critical Care Physician - days

Critical Care MedicineIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$244.23/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 5mo ago

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: PRN
  • Shift: day
  • Schedule: TBD

Position Summary The Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician provides comprehensive care for adult patients with respiratory and critical illness across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This role includes management of ICU patients, performance of critical care procedures, performance of pulmonary procedures and bronchoscopy, and longitudinal care of patients with pulmonary disease in clinic and hospital consultative settings.

The physician functions within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across the continuum.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including management of mechanical ventilation, shock, and multi-organ failure.
  • Perform critical care procedures such as intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion and thoracentesis.
  • Deliver outpatient and inpatient pulmonary consultations for pulmonary conditions.
  • Interpret pulmonary function tests, imaging, and laboratory data relevant to pulmonary and critical care medicine.
  • Participate in ICU coverage rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the service model.
  • Provider continuity of care through outpatient pulmonary clinic services, including longitudinal follow-up and coordination with primary care.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and subspecialists to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Document clearly, accurate, and promptly in the EHR.
  • Provide excellent patient experience with clear communication of the treatment plans and medications.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, clinical leadership and effective collaboration with colleagues, staff, and referring providers across care settings.

Requirements

  • Medical Degree (MD, DO) from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Credentialed in Pulmonary and critical care medicine by the applicable hospital(s)
  • Board certified or eligible in pulmonary disease and Critical Care Medicine (ABIM)
  • Eligible for an unrestricted Washington State medical license
  • DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
  • Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association About Deaconess Hospital Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.

About the Spokane Community Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure.

Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round. 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 $244.23 - $244.23 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!

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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 comprehensive care for adult patients with respiratory and critical illnesses in both ICU and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include performing critical care procedures, managing mechanical ventilation, and delivering longitudinal pulmonary clinic services.

Requirements

Requires a Medical Degree (MD, DO) and completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Candidates must be board certified or eligible (ABIM) and hold a valid Washington State medical license and DEA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Pulmonary Function Test InterpretationICU ManagementPatient CommunicationEHR Documentation

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 35 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 89% have no call, 63% 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).

What does the Critical Care Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCritical Care Medicine median $536k (middle half $469k–$658k)49 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Critical Care Medicine listings in Washington6 active231 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 89% no call · 63% no weekends35 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 17% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026
Critical Care Medicine hiring demand#12 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 76 postings, 77 closed
New Critical Care Medicine listings102 in the last 30 days88 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Critical Care Medicine pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 229 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About MultiCare Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, retirement, PTO

Living in Spokane

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k
Typical market rent
$1,483/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.