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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Physician - Preceptor FM/OB

Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130/hr

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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.

For More information, contact: kelly.graves@multicare.org

Position Summary

The Physician Preceptor – MedAc provides direct and indirect supervision of residents, fellows, and/or medical students in an outpatient teaching environment. The Physician Preceptor – MedAc will teach within the clinic environment, seeing patients with the learner(s) when appropriate. The Physician Preceptor – MedAc may be board certified in any of several specialties. When they are teaching and seeing patients, they will do so within their particular area(s) of clinical expertise. Responsibilities

  • Supervision of care provided by residents, fellows, and/or medical students in an ambulatory environment
  • Provide direct supervision for procedures performed by learners within preceptor’s area(s) of clinical expertise
  • Complete all chart documentation for teaching/supervisory activities within expected timeframe, as determined by the Program Director
  • Provide subject matter expertise and consultation to learners within area(s) of the preceptor’s clinical expertise
  • At the discretion of the Program Director, may contribute to development of educational modules and curricular tools within their area(s) of clinical expertise Requirements
  • Board certified in primary specialty, which may be FM, IM, EM, Gen Surg, Ortho, Med/Peds, OBGYN or any specialty approved by the ABMS and acceptable to the Program Director
  • Unrestricted WA state medical license by time of employment
  • At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience preferred
  • Certification/Experience in primary specialty which is acceptable to the Program Director
  • 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 $130.00 - $130.00 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 direct and indirect supervision to residents, fellows, and medical students in an outpatient clinical setting. They are responsible for teaching, overseeing procedures, and maintaining accurate chart documentation for all supervisory activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified in a primary specialty such as FM, IM, EM, or OBGYN and hold an unrestricted Washington state medical license. At least two years of relevant clinical experience is preferred, along with current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionMedical teachingPatient careCurriculum developmentPrimary care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Preceptor FM/OB 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 2,390 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

MultiCare Health System ranks #9 of 23 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$270k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $253k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$270k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

15
<$315k
11
$315k-340k
16
$340k-365k
4
$365k-390k
4
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
66%
Relocation assistance
57%
Loan repayment
43%

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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 2,390 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off