MultiCare Health System·Puyallup, Washington
The Orthopedic Physician Assistant provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care in an outpatient setting, focusing on evaluation, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment. Key duties include performing joint injections, interpreting diagnostic imaging, and managing postoperative rehabilitation.
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.
Growing Orthopedic and Sports Medicine practice, providing patient access to the specialty, working with multiple subspecialties including shoulder/upper extremity, hand, total joint, hip preservation, sports medicine and trauma.
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.
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.
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MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.
About the Puyallup Community
Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.
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 $172,000.00 - $172,000.00 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 [https://jobs.multicare.org/pay-benefits/].
Candidates must be licensed in the state of Washington with DEA, NPI, and prescriptive authority. A current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association is also required.
Market context
In Washington, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand for experienced clinical leadership and patient care in both urban and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong credentials, alignment with organizational values, and experience that fits the care model; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Before applying, review how your background matches the stated faith-based expectations and preferred experience areas.