Physician Assistant - Pediatric Cardiac Services

Where kids and families are always first 

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.  

 

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Various

Position Summary

The Pediatric Cardiac Services PA provides direct patient care and assumes primary responsibility for clinical management across ambulatory, cardiac catheterization lab, and inpatient settings. This includes providing clinical services including diagnosis of illness, development and management of treatment plans, and prescription of medication. APPs may see patients independently or as part of the health care team.
This role also requires in-depth conceptual and working knowledge acquired through deep experience in a particular job discipline. It may also require familiarity in related disciplines and specialties. This APP may lead projects of manageable risk or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives and commonly executes a wide range of complex and difficult tasks, requiring minimal guidance or supervision. Pediatric Cardiac Services APPs will apply new perspectives to existing solutions and serve as a key resource for colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clinical care to cardiac surgery and cardiology patients in ambulatory clinics, the cardiac cath lab, and inpatient units.
• Obtain detailed patient histories and perform thorough physical examinations.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies and tests.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines.
• Participate in case management and ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Collaborate closely with attending physicians, specialists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Contribute to departmental and organizational quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Support education and research efforts involving patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program.
• One year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area.
• For Physicians Assistants:
  • Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington
  • Current certification as a physician assistant
• Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

About Mary Bridge Children’s 

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. 

 

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve. 

 

Why Mary Bridge Children's? 

 

Built for children and families 

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care. 

 

Award-winning care 

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune. 

 

Growing for the future 

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care. 

 

Well-being and support 

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life. 

 

Living our values 

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

 

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 $165,600.00 - $173,400.00 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.