Medical Director Physician
Company: MultiCare Health System
Location: Auburn
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
You Belong Here.At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of
belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network,
you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities
for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are
connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy
future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the
communities we serve.FTE: 0.62 Shift: Varies, Schedule:
VariedPosition SummaryMultiCare Health System is seeking a Medical
Control Officer Physician responsible for providing safe and
effective medical direction to determine the appropriate level of
care and facility disposition for all patients transferring into or
between MultiCare Health System facilities.•Has complete
decision-making authority to facilitate capacity management across
MHS. This includes facilitating patient progression, avoiding
admissions when appropriate, and working to decrease length of
stay. •Provides system medical direction, and prioritization of
patient placement into scarce resources to help meet the needs of
our communities across the MultiCare Health System. •Functions in a
multidisciplinary collaborative practice environment, where
critical thinking skills are used to interpret complex information
and guide patients to the appropriate care facility and level of
care. •Responsible for developing and leveraging technology to
improve understanding of each CBU capability and
capacity.RequirementsQualified as 'provider' under Medicare or
Medicaid programs.5 years of clinical experience as hospitalist
preferred.Board certification/eligibility (MD/DO) required for this
position are: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Med/Peds,
Hospital Medicine and Leadership experience preferred.Experience
with data analytics, utilization management, case management,
process improvement experience preferred.Current and active
unrestricted licensure as a Physician in the State of WA as well as
applicable neighboring states as determined by geographic catchment
area.Privileging and Credentialing at all MHS sites.Our ValuesAs a
MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of
Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration,
Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and
impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide
patient care and what we expect from each other.Why
MultiCare?Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging
for all our employeesMission-driven: We are dedicated to our
mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the
patients and communities we serveMarket leadership: Washington
state's largest community-based, locally governed health
systemEmployee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by
State" for several years runningTechnology: "Most Wired" health
care system 15 years in a rowLeading research: MultiCare Institute
for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical
and health services research in our communitiesLifestyle: Live and
work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water,
mountains and forest at every turnPay and Benefit ExpectationsWe
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 $257,606.00 - $370,701.00 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.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
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