Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

Mary Bridge is opening a new Teen Center that will provide comprehensive, integrated and non-judgmental care for adolescent health.

FTE: .9 Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable

Base Compensation: $244,538-$270,518 (based on a 1.0 FTE)

What We Have to Offer

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation.

• Top-tier benefits: Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail).

• Generous time off: Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance.

• Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.

• Research opportunities: Engage in impactful, industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, collaborating closely with our dedicated Research Institute team.

• Innovation Lab: Partner with our medical device incubator to develop cutting-edge healthcare solutions.

• Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.

• Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.

For more information feel free to message: Gabriel.Carrillo@multicare.org #LI-GC1

Position Summary

The Adolescent Medicine Physician delivers comprehensive, family-centered care to adolescents and young adults (AYA) within a clinic-based setting. This role emphasizes preventive medicine, acute illness management, chronic disease oversight and care coordination, contributing to the overall health and development of the AYA population and support of their families. Adolescent medicine physicians also serve as clinical partners in quality improvement efforts and multidisciplinary care teams aligned with institutional goals. These physicians additionally participate as teachers to the next generation of medical students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through scheduled clinic appointments, assessing growth, development, physical health, behavioral concerns, and acute conditions.
• Implement preventive health strategies, including immunizations, developmental screening, anticipatory guidance, and parental education.
• Diagnose and manage common pediatric illnesses and chronic conditions, coordinating specialty care as needed.
• Diagnose and manage mild to moderate mental health diagnoses to include (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, substance use disorders, gender dysphoria).
• Skilled management of sexual health and reproductive health
• Skilled management of patient autonomy and health rights within a variety of age groups in the AYA population
• Document encounters accurately and thoroughly with timely completion in the electronic health record (EHR) to ensure continuity, quality, and compliance.
• Participate in care coordination with APPs, nurses, specialists, and social services to address broader patient needs.
• Engage in peer collaboration, clinical meetings, and case discussions that enhance practice quality, safety, and teamwork.
• Support institutional performance goals, including efforts related to population health, equity, quality measures, and safety protocols.
• Participate in clinical meetings and improvement initiatives, contributing to efforts that enhance patient outcomes and experience.
• Maintain license and appropriate continuing education.
• Adhere to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintains reliable attendance

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics (residency in internal medicine allowed if adolescent medicine fellowship was completed or a combined medicine-pediatric residency)
• Completion of fellowship in Adolescent Medicine
• Board certified or board-eligible in Adolescent Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to pediatric populations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills suitable for working with diverse children and families
• BLS certification
• Commitment to professional development and practice improvement

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About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?