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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Physician - Family Medicine

Family MedicineIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$293k-$311k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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.

Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water, mountain, and forest views at every turn

FTE: 1.0, Shift: 8-10 hour, Schedule: M-F

What We Have to Offer

Competitive compensation package with potential sign-on and relocation

Monthly Stipend Potential for Early Resident Sign-on

  • Substantial benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance (including tail)
  • Generous time off to support work/life balance
  • Career growth options with student loan repayment and leadership opportunities
  • Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching
  • 24/7 nurse triage service with limited on-call requirements
  • Support of 300+ provider multi-specialty group
  • Dedicated medical assistant per physician
  • Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency

For more information contact Alexa Jefferson at alexa.jefferson@multicare.org

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

About Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care.

Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can 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 $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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide ambulatory primary care services within a well-established multi-specialty group. Responsibilities include managing patient health, collaborating with integrated care teams, and utilizing clinical quality programs to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient careElectronic medical recordsBehavioral health integrationCare managementMedical diagnosisTreatment planningCommunication

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, 8% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

MultiCare Health System ranks #4 of 19 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 - Family Medicine at MultiCare Health System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,542 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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 · 37 employers

21
<$325k
6
$325k-350k
16
$350k-375k
5
$375k-400k
2
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
71% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Relocation assistance
40% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$420k
#2

Primary Care Physician- Arvada

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$300k-$400k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,542 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
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.

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

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Annual Leave
CME
Retirement
Malpractice Insurance (including tail)
Student Loan Repayment
Sign-on Bonus