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Urgent Care Physician Assistant

MultiCare Health System, Inc., Olympia, WA, United States

Salary min: $81.00

Salary max: $85.00

Duration: Full Time


You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Additional Job Description

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

FTE: .9 Shift: Varies Schedule: 3x12hr shifts per week

Minimum of two years' experience as a Ped's Urgent Care /Ped's ED provider preferred

  • Competitive compensation package with potential sign-on and relocation

  • Substantial benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance

  • Generous time off to support work/life balance

  • Career growth options with leadership opportunities

  • Research opportunities with the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation

  • 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 provider

  • Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency

    Contact Gabe Carrillo at for more information.

Position Summary

The Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers timely, compassionate care to children with acute medical needs in a walk-in or extended-hours clinical setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams, the APP performs assessments, procedures, and treatment planning for a wide range of pediatric conditions-ensuring access to quality care beyond traditional primary care hours.Responsibilities Independently evaluate and treat pediatric patients presenting with non-emergent illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and other urgent concernsPerform clinical procedures appropriate to training and scope, such as wound care, splinting, abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and rapid testingOrder and interpret diagnostics, including point-of-care labs and radiology, to guide clinical decisionsPrescribe medications, treatments, and referrals per Washington State guidelines for independent APPsEducate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and warning signsDocument clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)Lead care coordination, including appropriate disposition planning and referrals to primary care or specialistsCollaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, imaging staff, and front-desk personnel to support patient flow and care quality-without requiring supervisory oversightEngage 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.Maintains license and appropriate continuing education. Adheres to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintains reliable attendanceRequirementsGraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant programCurrent Washington State licensure as an ARNP (NP) or PA-C with full prescriptive authorityNational certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or PA-CClinical experience in pediatric urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine preferredBLS certificationExcellent autonomy, decision-making, and patient-centered communication skills

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 your future

  • Well-being and support - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

  • Living our values - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

  • Belonging for all - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is 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 $169,461.00 - $178,000.00 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 .

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