Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

About Mary Bridge Children’s

Established in Tacoma, WA in 1955, MultiCare’s Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has grown into a dedicated comprehensive regional network of health services for children. Serving more than 13 referring hospitals over 9 counties and backed by fully staffed services 24/7, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital offers and supports primary care, emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient specialty clinics, and a level IV NICU. Top performing and award-winning, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network specializes in meeting the health needs of kids every day.

Highlights of Opportunity:

• Building a new children’s hospital to open in 2026

• ED cares for over 50k patients annually

• Opportunity to serve as a pediatric subject matter expert to influence pediatric care across MultiCare

• Planning for a pediatric residency in 2027 and potential PEM fellowship in 2030s

• Flexible hours allowing for a work/life balance

• Leadership development through MultiCare offered to support ongoing professional needs

• Vibrant community in beautiful western Washington

FTE: 1.0, Shift: varies, Schedule: varies

Compensation is $262,721-$291,912 based on a 1.0 FTE.

This position is a .6 FTE clinical/.4 FTE Division Medical Director opportunity. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of leadership skills and education.

Medical Director Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Attend monthly Medical Director and leadership meetings.

• Regular rounding with Medical Directors

• Quarterly President's Council Attendance, MOR as needed.

• Holds Physician/APP's accountable to performance expectations.

• Facilitates and supports interdepartmental communication and collaboration.

• Works with operational leadership to provide direction for program departmental physicians.

• Mentor new Medical Directors

• Model and ensure professional behavior.

• Review and recommend new medical developments, practices and techniques.

• Collaborate with Medical Staff and attend MEC meetings as needed.

• Support Medical Staff Recruitment

• Advocate for resources, programs, and policies within Mary Bridge.

• Work with Quality Medical Director to drive CPGs.

• Work with Clinical Director to develop financial plans for clinical program development.

• Be accountable and actively involved in system LEM goals yearly.

What We Have to Offer:

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on and relocation

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance (including tail)

• Generous time off to support work/life balance

• Career growth options with student loan repayment and leadership opportunities

• Research opportunities, both industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, in collaboration with dedicated Research Institute staff

• Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching

• Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water, mountain, and forest views at every turn

Contact Carla Voss at carla.voss@multicare.org 

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Emergency Physician to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.

Requirements

• Board certified/eligible at time of employment
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
• Award-winning: Named “Top Children’s Hospital” by the Leapfrog Group in 2022 and 2023
• Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
• Leading