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MultiCare Health System
Yakima, Washington

Physician - Pulmonary/Critical Care

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$474k-$491k

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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: 1.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

For more information, please contact Sydne Morman at sydne.morman@multicare.org

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a BC/BE Pulmonologist 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 Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs.

Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

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 $473,600.00 - $490,800.00 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 pulmonary and critical care services within a well-established multispecialty practice. They will collaborate with a diverse team to deliver high-quality patient care across various hospital departments.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible and hold a valid medical license in the state of Washington. Additional requirements include DEA registration, NPI number, and current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Pulmonary medicineCritical care medicineClinical collaborationPediatric careHospice care

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 36 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 89% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$482k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $451k in an average-cost state. 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 pay$474k–$491kCritical Care Medicine median $363k (middle half $275k–$588k)151 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$451k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Critical Care Medicine listings in Washington6 active230 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 89% no call · 61% no weekends36 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. At the posted ~$482k midpoint, that is roughly $19k–$34k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Critical Care Medicine Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$350k
20
$350k
6
$365k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
CME allowance
17%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist

Radiology Partners · Chicago, IL, United States

$550k-$650k
#2

Emergency Medicine PhysicianContract

Skilled Wound Care · Empire, California

$250k-$500k
#3

Emergency Medicine Physician | $460K + $75K Sign-On | Charleston, Illinois

$460K
#4

Physician, Emergency Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

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.

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About MultiCare Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Programs

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Yakima, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.