Physician Pediatrics - Outpatient Teen Center

Adolescent Medicine Physician

At MultiCare, you're more than a job title — you're part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You'll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work.

Position Summary

The Adolescent Medicine Physician delivers comprehensive, family-centered care to adolescents and young adults (AYA) within a clinic-based setting. This role emphasizes preventive medicine, acute illness management, chronic disease oversight and care coordination, contributing to the overall health and development of the AYA population and support of their families. Adolescent medicine physicians also serve as clinical partners in quality improvement efforts and multidisciplinary care teams aligned with institutional goals. These physicians additionally participate as teachers to the next generation of medical students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through scheduled clinic appointments, assessing growth, development, physical health, behavioral concerns, and acute conditions.
• Implement preventive health strategies, including immunizations, developmental screening, anticipatory guidance, and parental education.
• Diagnose and manage common pediatric illnesses and chronic conditions, coordinating specialty care as needed.
• Diagnose and manage mild to moderate mental health diagnoses to include (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, substance use disorders, gender dysphoria).
• Skilled management of sexual health and reproductive health
• Skilled management of patient autonomy and health rights within a variety of age groups in the AYA population
• Document encounters accurately and thoroughly with timely completion in the electronic health record (EHR) to ensure continuity, quality, and compliance.
• Participate in care coordination with APPs, nurses, specialists, and social services to address broader patient needs.
• Engage 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.
• Maintain license and appropriate continuing education.
• Adhere to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintains reliable attendance

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics (residency in internal medicine allowed if adolescent medicine fellowship was completed or a combined medicine-pediatric residency)
• Completion of fellowship in Adolescent Medicine
• Board certified or board-eligible in Adolescent Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to pediatric populations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills suitable for working with diverse children and families
• BLS certification
• Commitment to professional development and practice improvement

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

Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system.

Well-being and support

Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare's Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs.

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 $285,000.00 - $332,373.00 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.