Physician - Family Medicine
Overview
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 8-hour OR 10-hour shifts available · Limited on-call; 24/7 nurse triage service supports call coverage
- Employer-listed pay
- $292,600 – $311,000
- Practice
- Ambulatory / Outpatient Primary Care · Multi-specialty group (300+ providers); affiliated with Tacoma General Hospital (367-bed regional medical center)
Listed on official posting
Role summary
MultiCare Health System seeks a full-time Family Medicine physician for an ambulatory-only primary care role in Tacoma, WA, with a salary range of $292,600–$311,000 and embedded support services including behavioral health, RN Care Managers, and AI-assisted Epic EMR. The position offers limited on-call requirements via a 24/7 nurse triage service, sign-on and relocation bonuses, and student loan repayment opportunities.
What the posting highlights
- 24/7 nurse triage service with limited on-call requirements
- Care setting: Outpatient only (ambulatory only primary care)
- Patient population: General primary care population in Tacoma, WA community
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $292,600 – $311,000
- Pay context
- Listed on official posting
- Evidence
- mpetitive 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 limit
- Observed
- 3 mo ago
- Loan repayment
- $1
Pay in context
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Employer
MultiCare Health System
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Ambulatory / Outpatient Primary Care
- Facility type
- Multi-specialty group (300+ providers); affiliated with Tacoma General Hospital (367-bed regional medical center)
- Beds
- 367
- Trauma level
- Level II Adult Trauma Center
- Patient population
- General primary care population in Tacoma, WA community
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $292,600–$311,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- Posted pay is ≈9% below the reported region median — what does realistic year-2 or year-3 total compensation look like here?
- How is the $1 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 8-hour or 10-hour shifts available
- Call burden
- Limited on-call; 24/7 nurse triage service supports call coverage
- Shift type
- Days
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Outpatient only (ambulatory only primary care)
- Coverage model
- 24/7 nurse triage service with limited on-call requirements
- Admin burden
- Dedicated medical assistant per physician; Epic EMR with AI assistance; medication refill support; front and back-office staff; integrated RN Care Managers
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- 5 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 78%
Full 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: Days Schedule: M-F (8-hour and 10-hour shifts available)
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
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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 …