Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease Advanced Practice ProviderAt 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: Variable, Schedule: VariableAnnual Salary Range: $146,000.00 - $149,000.00Position SummaryThe Infectious Disease Advanced Practice Provider provides specialty care for adult patients with acute and chronic infections across inpatient and outpatient settings and a team-based care model with physicians. This role includes hospital-based consultation, outpatient management of long-term antimicrobial therapy and follow-up of complex infectious disease conditions. The APP supports timely access to specialty care, continuity of treatment, and evidence-based infection management.ResponsibilitiesPerform consultations and follow-up to manage patients with infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.Participate in hospital consultations for sepsis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and other complex infections.Manage outpatient cases requiring long-term antimicrobial therapy and monitor for treatment response and complications.Ordered and interpreted labs, imaging, and microbiology studies to guide diagnosis and care plans.Educate patients and families on infection prevention, antimicrobial regimens, and follow-up care.Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, and care management teams.Document clearly and promptly in the electronic health record including consult notes and outpatient follow-ups.Support antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention efforts.Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality infection related care.RequirementsGraduate of an accredited Advanced Nursing or Physician Assistant programNational board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult or Family Medicine or national certification as a PA-CUnrestricted nursing license or physician assistant medical license (or ability to obtain) in Washington State.DEA, NPI & prescriptive authorityCurrent BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart AssociationAbout Tacoma General HospitalMultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children's, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.About the Tacoma CommunityTacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it's a city where you can live, work and play.Why MultiCare?Rooted in the local communityGrowth and educationWell-being and supportLiving our valuesBelonging for allPacific Northwest lifestylePay 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 $146,000.00 - $149,000.00 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.