Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Nocturnist ACS and Urology

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is hiring a nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality inpatient care across Acute Care Surgical Services and Urology. You will provide overnight coverage for inpatient and ED consults, rounding, and first-assist support as needed.

The role collaborates with on-call surgeons and day teams in a busy, integrated setting. The position requires WA PA licensure with prescriptive authority, ACLS/ATLS/BLS, and trauma certification as required by the facility.

Qualifications

• WA State Advanced Practice license required as a Physician Assistant
• WA DEA, NPI and prescriptive authority required
• ACLS, ATLS and BLS for Healthcare Providers - AHA certification required
• Trauma certification as required by facility
• Surgical experience preferred with competency in urologic or general surgery workflows

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and ED consults; round on admitted patients; manage active patient lists overnight
• Place pre- and post-operative orders and conduct comprehensive H&Ps per privileging
• Provide patient and family education; ensure diligent follow-up according to community standards
• Manage in-basket communications and coordinate cross-coverage handoffs to day teams
• Respond to pages/messages via PerfectServe and other approved channels per MultiCare policies
• Assist with urgent/emergent general surgery cases (first-assist) and support bedside procedures

Skills

ACLS

ATLS

BLS for HCP

Education

Physician Assistant license (WA)

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: Night, Schedule: 4 10's

Inpatient Acute Care Surgery (ACS) and Urology Night Shift Opportunity!

• Join a collaborative team working at Tacoma General / Allenmore Hospital
• Open to Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of one year experience post graduation
• Work autonomously in an inpatient setting to include rounding, ED consults, inpatient consults, discharging
• First assist as needed with robotics experience is preferred

Contact Sheree Keen for more information @[e-mail]

Position Summary

MultiCare is seeking a nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality inpatient care across Acute Care Surgical Services and Urology. The role provides overnight coverage for inpatient and ED consults, rounding, minor bedside procedures, first-assisting for urgent/emergent cases as appropriate to scope, and seamless care coordination with on-call surgeons and day teams. This provider will practice in a highly collaborative, integrated environment and contribute to the growth of General Surgery and Urology services with community partners across the Puget Sound region.

Responsibilities

Core (shared) Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and ED consults; round on admitted patients; manage active patient lists overnight
• Place pre- and post-operative orders and conduct/complete comprehensive histories & physicals (H&Ps) per privileging
• Provide patient and family education; ensure diligent follow-up consistent with community standards
• Manage in-basket communications and coordinate cross-coverage handoffs to day teams
• Respond to pages/messages via PerfectServe and other approved channels in accordance with MultiCare policies

ACS Responsibilities

• Assist with urgent/emergent general surgery cases consistent with privileging and surgeon direction (first-assist)
• Support bedside procedures and resuscitation/initial management workflows for surgical patients
• Participate in APP/staff onboarding and ongoing training as requested by the service

Urology Responsibilities

• Perform Urology inpatient/ED consults and rounding, including minor bedside urologic procedures within scope and competency
• Coordinate urgent operative cases with the OR; facilitate pre-op planning and post-op care for urologic patients.
• As service needs allow, support clinic follow-ups and procedure-related care coordination (primarily daytime teams)

Requirements

• Washington State Advanced Practice license: Physician Assistant required.
• WA DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority required
• ACLS, ATLS & BLS for Healthcare providers - certification by AHA required
• Trauma certification as required by facility
• Surgical Experience Preferred with competency in either urologic or general surgery workflows; prior first-assist experience strongly preferred

About Allenmore Hospital

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital has served Tacoma since 1929, offering convenient access to primary and specialty care services. This 130-bed hospital provides advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and a 24-hour Emergency Department, all located on a patient-friendly, easily accessible campus.

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 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 $180,750.00 - $214,500.00 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.

Contact Information

Contact Sheree Keen for more information @[e-mail]