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

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to provide specialty pulmonary care to adult patients with chronic and complex respiratory conditions in an outpatient clinic setting. Working collaboratively with a supervising physician, you will deliver evidence-based evaluation, education, and management for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary nodules. This role may also encompass the management of sleep disorders and supports access, continuity, and team-based care within the pulmonary service line.

Clinical Setting

Yakima Memorial Hospital is a 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving the Yakima Valley since 1950. The pulmonary specialty clinic operates within a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations. You will care for a diverse patient population in a collaborative, supportive environment.

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

Required Qualifications

• 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 in Washington State (or ability to obtain)
• DEA registration
• NPI number
• Prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Schedule

• Full-time (1.0 FTE)
• Monday through Friday, days shift

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary: $156,600.00 - $160,800.00 USD
• Pay influenced by skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Competitive tuition assistance
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs
• Award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development opportunities

About the Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine per year in a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, skiing, rafting, and camping, with rivers, lakes, and scenic trails minutes from home. The community features a lower cost of living and welcoming environment for those who value an active outdoor lifestyle.