Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Gastroenterology
Yakima, WA
About this role
At a glance
Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Gastroenterology with MultiCare Health System in Yakima, WA. Listed from the employer's own careers site.
- Employer: MultiCare Health System
- Location: Yakima, WA
- Schedule: Full-time
- Sign-on bonus: $140,000
- Also mentioned: Relocation help
- License: ABIM
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Public data about this job's location and employer, collected in one place.
Local GI market
7 gastroenterologists
within 30 miles. That is 9.4 per 100,000 adults aged 45-74, 31% fewer than the US average (13.6). Fewer GIs usually means fuller schedules sooner.
14% of them finished medical school 30 or more years ago (US: 36%).
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians file; Census ACS 2019-2023.
Procedure mix nearby
67% colonoscopy
Medicare fee-for-service procedures billed within 30 miles in 2024: 2,004 colonoscopies, 809 EGDs, 85 ERCPs, 100 EUS.
ERCP volume is typical and EUS is heavy for the population, compared with the US (adjusted for Medicare Advantage share). 100% done in a hospital or surgery center; 86% by gastroenterologists.
55.9% of adults 45-75 in this county are up to date on colorectal screening, 10.2 points below the state (66.1%).
46% of Medicare patients here are in Medicare Advantage (state: 50%). Medicare procedure counts above cover only the other 54%.
Source: CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners by provider and service, 2024 (fee-for-service only; services for fewer than 11 patients hidden). CMS MA penetration; CDC PLACES 2025 (2022 survey).
Cost of living
Prices in Washington are 7% above the US average.
Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Source: BEA regional price parities, 2024. State level; big metros cost more. Tax: Tax Foundation 2026 state brackets.
Employer
Nonprofit health system, 501(c)(3)
The employer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. W-2 jobs with it usually count toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Confirm which entity pays you.
Visas (H-1B / J-1)
No H-1B filings for GI physicians from this employer in the data we hold. That does not mean it will not sponsor.
All GI H-1B filings in Washington: 8, median $488k.
Parts of this county are federal primary care shortage areas (HPSAs). Check the exact practice address. Conrad 30 J-1 waiver jobs usually must be in a shortage area; each state sets its own rules. State J-1 waiver contacts (3RNET).
Source: US Dept. of Labor LCA disclosure data (certified H-1B, FY2024-FY2026); HRSA HPSA data. All GI H-1B employers
Data as of CMS clinicians 2026-09-28; Medicare claims 2024; MA 2026-09; BEA 2024; tax 2026; H-1B through 2026-09-28; ownership 2026-09-28. Something wrong? Report an error.