Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Hospitalist/Nocturnist

MultiCare Health System•Olympia, WA

3d•$147,000 - $147,000•Onsite

About The Position

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: 0.4 Hospitalist & 0.4 Nocturnist, 0.8 FTE combined. Shift : day/night, Schedule : shift Looking for the best of both worlds—predictable schedule and variety in your practice? 0.8 FTE with built-in balance: Enjoy a unique blend of daytime hospitalist and nighttime nocturnist shifts in one combined role One week on, one week off: Structured 7-on/7-off style rotation with 5-day work stretches offering work-life harmony and consistent time to recharge Variety without burnout: Alternate between day and night blocks, keeping your clinical experience diverse and engaging Combined compensation breakdown: 0.40 FTE Hospitalist base salary of $58,800; 0.40 FTE Nocturnist base salary of $64,400. Combined annual base compensation of $123,200 Supportive community setting: Practice at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, WA, offering a well-established, collegial environment and strong team support For more information, please contact Colleen Lohrasbi at [email protected] #LI-CL2 Position Summary The Hospital Medicine Advance Practice Provider (APP) provides direct care for adult hospitalized patients in collaboration with the hospital medicine team. The APP is responsible for medical assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination in the inpatient setting. This role supports safe, efficient, and evidence-based care delivery across a 24/7 service model.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing or Physician Assistant program
National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult or Family Medicine or national certification as a PA-C
Unrestricted nursing license (or ability to obtain) in Washington State.
DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
Current Hospital Medicine privileges at Capital Medical Center

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive history, physical exams, and daily medical management of hospitalized adult patients.
Manage admissions, rounding, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
Develop and implement treatment plans in alignment with hospitalist team guidance.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests within scope of practice.
Collaborate with physicians, consultants, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Respond to changes in patient conditions including emergency situations.
Participate in daily rounds, care coordination meetings, and handoffs.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care team members.
Ensure safe and effective discharge planning, including appropriate follow-up care.
Follow institutional protocols and clinical guidelines for quality and safety.
Support patient safety and clinical performance improvement initiatives.
Maintain up-to-date documentation, including billing and compliance elements in the electronic health record.
Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the supervising physician(s) as needed.
Function within the defined scope of practice and institutional policies for APPs.