Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Pulmonology

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: Days, Schedule: M-F

Position Summary

The Pulmonary APP provides specialty care to adult patients with chronic and complex respiratory conditions and in pulmonary clinic settings. Working in collaboration with the supervising physician, the APP delivers evidence-based evaluation, education, and management for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary nodules. Additionally, this role may encompass the management of sleep disorders. The role supports access, continuity, and team-based care within the pulmonary service line.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult patients with pulmonary conditions in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Conduct history taking, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies to guide clinical decision making.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for pulmonary conditions.
• Monitor and adjust therapies including inhalers, oxygen, and medications as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and lifestyle management.
• Communicate and coordinate care with supervising physicians, primary care providers, and specialists.
• Document accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Participate in follow-up of imaging, labs, and pulmonary function testing.
• Support patient access through timely follow-up and chronic disease monitoring workflows.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to evidence-based pulmonary care.

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 physician assistant medical license (or ability to obtain) in Washington State.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

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 $156,600.00 - $160,800.00 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.