Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Hospitalist/Nocturnist
About the role
The Hospital Medicine Advance Practice Provider (APP) provides direct care for adult hospitalized patients in collaboration with the hospital medicine team. The APP is responsible for medical assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination in the inpatient setting. This role supports safe, efficient, and evidence-based care delivery across a 24/7 service model.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive history, physical exams, and daily medical management of hospitalized adult patients.
- Manage admissions, rounding, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in alignment with hospitalist team guidance.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests within scope of practice.
- Collaborate with physicians, consultants, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Respond to changes in patient conditions including emergency situations.
- Participate in daily rounds, care coordination meetings, and handoffs.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care team members.
- Ensure safe and effective discharge planning, including appropriate follow-up care.
- Follow institutional protocols and clinical guidelines for quality and safety.
- Support patient safety and clinical performance improvement initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation, including billing and compliance elements in the electronic health record.
- Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the supervising physician(s) as needed.
- Function within the defined scope of practice and institutional policies for APPs.
Requirements
- 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 ability to obtain) in Washington State
- DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
- Current Hospital Medicine privileges at Capital Medical Center
About Capital Medical Center
MultiCare Capital Medical Center is a 107-bed community hospital providing award-winning care to Olympia and surrounding communities. Recognized for excellence in patient safety, the hospital offers more than 20 specialties including emergency services, surgical care and a dedicated birth center — all delivered with compassion and integrity.
About The Olympia Community
As Washington’s capital, Olympia combines historic charm with natural beauty along southern Puget Sound. A stable workforce and well-supported schools complement a thriving downtown with eclectic shopping, dining and cultural experiences. Residents enjoy over 40 parks and trails, saltwater beaches and forested landscapes — perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Why MultiCare?
- Rooted in the local community
- Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
- Growth and education
- Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you
- Well-being and support
- Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life
- Living our values
- Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
- Belonging for all
- Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued
- 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 $147,000.00 - $147,000.00 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.