PeaceHealth Medical Group Jobs 2026: Careers, Pay, Benefits & Application Guide

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Washington · Oregon · Alaska career and application guide

Find PeaceHealth Medical Group Jobs That Match Your License, Schedule and Location

PeaceHealth recruits for patient-care, medical-group, hospital, technical, administrative and leadership positions across the Pacific Northwest. Openings may be full time, part time or per diem, with requirements and benefits that differ by role.

This guide explains the entire applicant journey: how to search efficiently, understand FTE and shift details, read salary ranges, prepare a targeted application, follow your status, compare benefits, find new-graduate opportunities and identify fake job offers.

Search current PeaceHealth jobs Follow the application steps Check a recruiter message
Employment scam warning: Do not pay an application, equipment, training or processing fee. Treat messages from Gmail, Yahoo or another non-PeaceHealth domain as suspicious. Verify the job ID on the official PeaceHealth careers portal before sharing sensitive information.
Service states

Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

Work settings

Medical centers, clinics and system support.

Work types

Full time, part time and per diem.

Major categories

Clinical, nonclinical, nursing, therapy and providers.

Information review

Official career details checked August 4, 2026.

Start with your applicant type

Which PeaceHealth Medical Group job path should you use?

PATIENT CARE AND SUPPORT Nursing, medical assisting, imaging, laboratory or patient access

Search the standard career portal and filter by category, city, work type, shift and benefit eligibility. Open the complete job description before applying.

Best for: RNs, LPNs, CNAs, medical assistants, technologists, therapists, pharmacists, social workers and clinic support.
PHYSICIAN OR ADVANCED PRACTICE Specialty practice and licensed clinician recruitment

Use the physician and clinician pathway for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, CRNAs, midwives and other licensed clinicians.

Best for: candidates comparing practice communities, specialty needs, full-time, part-time and relief opportunities.
NEW GRADUATE Residency, transition or early-career opportunity

Search both the regular job portal and the residency section. Residency availability follows separate posting cycles and may not remain open throughout the year.

Best for: eligible graduate nurses, pharmacy graduates and Family Medicine residency applicants.
Best strategy: Apply to a specific active job first. Join the Talent Network and create alerts afterward so you continue receiving relevant openings.

Go directly to the job-search answer you need

The important applicant instructions are explained here rather than hidden behind a collection of career links.

Know the organization

What PeaceHealth Medical Group is

PeaceHealth is a Vancouver, Washington-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system serving communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth describes its workforce members as “caregivers,” including people in both clinical and nonclinical positions.

Medical-group scale

PeaceHealth reports more than 1,200 physicians and clinicians working within its broader care system.

Workforce

The organization reports approximately 16,000 caregivers across its operations.

Care environment

Roles may be based in hospitals, medical clinics, community sites, home-based programs or system support teams.

Mission and values can appear in the interview

PeaceHealth’s stated values include respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice. Applicants should prepare examples showing compassionate service, teamwork, responsible use of resources and respectful care for people from different backgrounds.

Interview tip: Do not simply repeat the value names. Prepare a short example showing what you did, why it mattered and how the patient, colleague or organization benefited.
Career categories

Types of PeaceHealth Medical Group jobs

Job category, common roles and application focus
Category Examples What recruiters may check first
Nursing Registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, clinical educator and nursing leadership. Active or obtainable license, specialty experience, certifications, FTE and shift availability.
Clinical support Medical assistant, imaging technologist, laboratory staff, pharmacy, respiratory care and patient-care support. Required credential, registration, experience and scope-of-practice fit.
Therapy services Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and rehabilitation support. Professional license, specialty population and relevant care-setting experience.
Administrative support Patient access, scheduling, finance, human resources, information services, marketing and office support. Customer service, software skills, privacy awareness and healthcare experience when required.
Leadership Clinic operations, nursing leadership, administrative leadership and executive roles. Team size, measurable results, budget responsibility, quality improvement and change leadership.
Physician and APC Physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, CRNA, midwife and other licensed clinician. Board status, licensing, specialty, practice preferences and community fit.
Entry and support services Environmental services, nutrition services, facilities, transport and other operational support. Reliability, schedule availability, physical requirements and relevant experience.
Search-language tip: Try the formal title and a common synonym. For example, search “medical assistant,” “patient access,” “registration,” “scheduler,” “radiology,” “imaging” or the specific credential.
Regional job search

Where PeaceHealth jobs are commonly located

Washington

Vancouver, Camas, Longview, Bellingham, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, Lynden, Anacortes and Friday Harbor are among the listed communities.

Oregon

Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Florence, Creswell and Pleasant Hill are among the listed communities.

Alaska

Ketchikan and Craig or Prince of Wales Island-area opportunities may appear in the official search.

Compare the actual worksite, not only the city

Hospital, outpatient clinic or administrative office
Exact street address and parking arrangement
Travel between multiple clinics
On-call, weekend or holiday expectations
Remote, hybrid or fully on-site requirement
State license needed before the start date
Relocation assistance stated in the posting
Union or collective-bargaining coverage
Pacific Northwest applicant tip: “Vancouver” in a PeaceHealth listing generally means Vancouver, Washington—not Vancouver, British Columbia. Confirm the state and ZIP code before applying.
Browse jobs by location Review PeaceHealth locations
Job-description decoder

How to read a PeaceHealth job listing before applying

Important listing fields and what they mean
Field What to check Why it matters
Job ID Save the unique identifying number. It helps you verify the opening and discuss it with recruitment.
Location City, state, facility and department. The same title may be posted at several sites with different schedules.
Work type Full time, part time or per diem or relief. It affects hours, scheduling and potential benefit eligibility.
FTE The stated full-time-equivalent amount. A 1.0 FTE role is generally full time; a 0.5 FTE role generally represents half of a full-time schedule.
Shift Day, evening, night or variable, plus shift length. “Variable” may include changing start times, weekends or other coverage needs.
Benefit eligibility Full-time, part-time or select benefits. Do not estimate benefits from the title alone.
Salary range Hourly or annual range and explanatory language. The published maximum is not automatically the likely starting rate.
Required qualifications Education, experience, license and certification. Missing a mandatory credential can prevent further review.
Preferred qualifications Experience or skills described as preferred rather than required. You may still be qualified without every preferred item.
Physical requirements Standing, lifting, movement, exposure or other work demands. Applicants needing an accommodation can use the official accommodation process.
FTE example: The exact schedule depends on the department, but 0.5 FTE commonly corresponds to about 20 hours per week when the normal full-time schedule is 40 hours. Use the posting and recruiter confirmation as the final answer.
Decide whether to apply

Required and preferred qualifications are not the same

Required qualification

This is generally a minimum condition for the role. Examples may include a specific professional license, certification, education level or amount of relevant experience.

Preferred qualification

This may strengthen an application but is not always an automatic rejection point. Relevant transferable experience may still be useful.

Apply when these three conditions are true

You meet the mandatory license and certification rules
Your experience is reasonably related to the core duties
You can work the stated location, FTE and shift
You can obtain a required state credential by the stated deadline
You can clearly explain transferable skills
The role supports your realistic career direction
Do not misstate a credential. Clearly distinguish an active license, a license application in progress, eligibility to apply and a certification you plan to obtain.
Application preparation

How to tailor a resume for a PeaceHealth job

Copy the exact job title and job ID into your notes Use these details to keep multiple applications organized.
Identify the five most important requirements Focus on the required license, patient population, care setting, systems, specialty and schedule.
Move relevant experience near the top A recruiter should not need to search the final page for your strongest matching qualification.
Use evidence instead of broad adjectives Replace “excellent team player” with a brief result showing teamwork, quality, safety, volume or patient service.
List credentials clearly Include credential name, state, status and expiration date when appropriate.
Explain employment gaps briefly when needed Keep the explanation factual and focus on current readiness.
Use a simple file format Avoid text boxes, tiny fonts, decorative rating bars and graphics that may interfere with application-system parsing.
Proofread contact details Confirm your phone number, email, city, license information and employment dates before uploading.
Useful healthcare accomplishment formula
Action + work setting + patient or operational need + measurable result.

Example: “Coordinated daily intake for a multi-provider clinic, verified patient information and reduced incomplete registration records through a standardized pre-visit checklist.”
Application workflow

How to apply for PeaceHealth Medical Group jobs

Open a specific official job listing Confirm the job ID, location, work type, shift, FTE and qualifications.
Select Apply Now Create or access your applicant account through the official career system.
Complete every required field Enter your work history, education, licensing, certifications and screening answers accurately.
Upload the targeted resume Use a file name such as Firstname-Lastname-JobID-Resume.pdf rather than Resume-Final-New.pdf.
Review before submitting Check dates, contact details, credential status, shift answers and uploaded documents.
Save the confirmation Record the submission date, job ID, title, facility and application-status login information.
Apply separately to other suitable jobs Joining a Talent Network or submitting one application does not automatically apply you to every similar vacancy.
Talent Network is not an application. PeaceHealth states that you must select a specific job and use its Apply Now button to become an applicant for that opening.
Search and apply on the official portal Join the Talent Network
After submission

What to do after applying

No confirmation appeared Check the applicant account and spam folder. Confirm that the application shows as submitted rather than saved as a draft.
The job disappeared from search The posting may have closed, reached an applicant limit or moved forward. Your applicant account is the better place to check a submitted application.
Status still says submitted The application may still be awaiting recruiter or hiring-team review. Avoid submitting duplicate applications to the same job ID.
You received a screening message Verify that the sender uses an official PeaceHealth address and that the job ID matches your application.
Your license status changed Update the applicant profile when possible and provide the new information when a recruiter contacts you.
You were not selected Continue applying to genuinely matching roles. A decision for one department does not necessarily predict another opening.
Application tracker: Keep a simple record with the job ID, title, location, submission date, status, recruiter contact and next action.
Interview preparation

Prepare examples that fit PeaceHealth’s work

S
Safety

Prepare an example of preventing an error, escalating a concern or following a safety process.

C
Compassion

Show how you helped a patient, family member or customer feel heard and respected.

T
Teamwork

Describe collaboration across roles, disciplines or departments.

P
Prioritization

Explain how you handled competing needs without sacrificing quality.

E
Equity

Prepare an example of adapting communication or service to an individual’s needs.

I
Improvement

Show a measurable improvement in workflow, service, quality or efficiency.

Questions to ask the interviewer
“What does success look like during the first 90 days?”
“How is the schedule created, and how often does it change?”
“What orientation, precepting or training is provided?”
“Which patient population and daily workload are typical?”
“Is this position covered by a collective bargaining agreement?”
“What are the next steps and expected communication method?”
Compensation decoder

How to understand a PeaceHealth salary range

Many PeaceHealth postings display an hourly or annual range. The listing may explain that the hiring rate depends on education, training, work experience, seniority and applicable collective-bargaining terms.

Published minimum

The lower end of the stated range. It is not a promise that every new hire starts at exactly this amount.

Published maximum

The top of the job’s stated range. It may reflect substantial experience, seniority or agreement-based progression.

Hiring rate

The actual offered rate after PeaceHealth evaluates the candidate and applicable compensation rules.

Information to gather before discussing compensation

Total years of directly relevant experience
Specialty and care-setting experience
Advanced certifications and credentials
Shift, weekend and on-call requirements
Union or nonunion status
Differentials, bonus and relocation terms
Benefit eligibility and FTE
Required move or licensing cost
Compare total compensation: A higher hourly rate may not be the better offer if the other position provides stronger benefit eligibility, retirement contributions, paid licensing, education support or a schedule that reduces commuting and childcare costs.
Benefits and eligibility

Benefits commonly described for PeaceHealth caregivers

Published benefit categories and important limits
Benefit Published information What applicants should confirm
Health benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness and accident coverage are described. Eligibility date, employee cost, dependent cost and available plan network.
Eligibility Regular 0.5-1.0 FTE positions, generally 20 or more hours per week, are listed for health and welfare eligibility. The specific posting’s benefit-eligibility label and union terms.
Paid time off PeaceHealth describes PTO with no waiting period and a minimum initial accrual equivalent to 28 days yearly for full-time caregivers. Accrual rate, holidays, Alaska differences and use rules.
Retirement Plans include a 403(b), eligible 401(a) contributions and a 457(b) savings opportunity. Matching eligibility, vesting and contribution rules.
Education Tuition reimbursement, pre-funded tuition, training, mentoring and coaching are described. Eligible programs, service commitments, approval timing and annual limits.
Licensing and CME Certain clinician expenses may include CME, professional dues, licensing, DEA and board-recertification support. Whether the specific role qualifies and which expenses require prior approval.
Well-being Employee assistance, wellness resources, coaching, mental-health support and spiritual care are described. Access rules and eligible household members.
Relocation or bonus Relocation assistance and sign-on or starting bonuses may be available for certain experienced-professional roles. Repayment agreement, payment date, tax treatment and required service period.
Benefits are not identical for every employee. PeaceHealth states that eligibility and offerings may vary by location, position and union contract. Rely on the written offer and benefit documents for the role.
Review current careers benefits
New graduates

PeaceHealth residencies and early-career opportunities

Nurse residency

PeaceHealth describes a 12-month evidence-based program supporting eligible new nurses as they transition into professional practice.

Pharmacy opportunities

Residency or early-career pharmacy information may appear through the residency page and live career search.

Family Medicine

Family Medicine residency questions follow a separate contact and application pathway from ordinary staff openings.

PeaceHealth identifies Bellingham, Vancouver and Springfield as nurse-residency locations. Posting dates, cohorts, start dates and eligibility rules can change, so candidates should prepare before the application window opens.

Graduation date and accredited program information
License or exam timeline
Clinical rotations and patient populations
Current BLS and other required certifications
Preferred location and specialty units
Transcript and reference readiness
Do not wait for the residency page alone: Search the live portal for phrases such as “graduate nurse residency,” “new graduate,” “resident” and the specialty or city.
Check residency information Search current residency postings
Accessible hiring

How to request an application or interview accommodation

PeaceHealth states that qualified candidates with disabilities can request an accommodation related to its hiring process.

Identify the hiring step causing a barrier Examples may include navigating the application, accessing interview technology or participating in a scheduled assessment.
Use the official accommodation channel Open the Accommodations page from the PeaceHealth career-site footer.
Provide practical application details Include your name, contact method, job ID, job title and the hiring step where assistance is needed.
Describe the adjustment needed Focus on the accommodation that would provide access rather than including unrelated medical history.
Request help early Give the recruitment team enough time to arrange the accommodation before a deadline or interview.
Do not put private medical details in your resume or general cover letter. Use the designated accommodation process.
Open the accommodation request page
Recruitment safety

How to verify a PeaceHealth recruiter or job offer

Legitimate-process checks and scam warning signs
Check More consistent with a real process Warning sign
Email address The sender uses an address ending in peacehealth.org. Gmail, Yahoo or another unrelated address.
Job application The recruiter references a job you applied to or a clearly explained Talent Network connection. An unexpected offer for a job you never applied to.
Job ID The role can be found or verified through the official careers system. No job ID, inconsistent title or a fake-looking copied page.
Interview A recruiter or hiring representative has a genuine conversation with you. The entire interview and offer happen by text message only.
Payment You are not charged to apply or receive an offer. A request for an upfront application, equipment or training payment.
Checks and purchases Normal onboarding follows verified employment procedures. A virtual check with instructions to deposit it and purchase equipment.
Sensitive data Information is collected through an official, secure process at the appropriate stage. Immediate pressure to send banking, identity or tax information through chat or ordinary email.
What to do with a suspicious message: Do not reply, deposit a check, click unfamiliar attachments or send identity documents. Independently open the official PeaceHealth careers website and search the claimed job ID.
Common applicant mistakes

Avoid these preventable application problems

Applying without reading the shift A night, variable or rotating schedule may not match your availability even when the title does.
Confusing Talent Network with an application You still need to apply to each specific active job.
Using one generic resume everywhere Move the most relevant credential, specialty and care-setting experience toward the top.
Ignoring the job ID Without it, locating the exact opening or discussing it with recruitment becomes harder.
Assuming the range equals the offer The actual hiring rate may depend on experience, seniority and agreement rules.
Applying through an unverified message Search the role independently on the official careers website first.
Hiding license status State clearly whether the license is active, pending, eligible or not yet applied for.
Waiting until the final day A posting may close or reach an applicant limit before you finish.
Applicant checklist

Before you select Apply Now

Official careers URL is open
Job ID is saved
Location and facility are correct
Shift and FTE work for you
Required qualifications are met
License status is written accurately
Resume is tailored to the role
Phone and email are correct
Employment dates are consistent
References are prepared when requested
Uploaded file opens correctly
Submission confirmation is saved
Administrative headquarters

PeaceHealth system office location

PeaceHealth System Services
1115 SE 164th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98683
This is not automatically your interview or work location. Use the address stated in the recruiter’s verified interview instructions or the official job posting.
Applicant questions answered

PeaceHealth Medical Group jobs frequently asked questions

Where should I search for official PeaceHealth jobs?

Use careers.peacehealth.org. Verify any third-party listing against the official portal before applying or sharing personal information.

Which states have PeaceHealth employment opportunities?

PeaceHealth primarily recruits in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

What kinds of jobs does PeaceHealth offer?

Categories include nursing, clinical support, administrative and nonclinical support, leadership, therapy, physicians and advanced-practice clinicians.

Does joining the Talent Network submit an application?

No. You must open a specific job and complete its Apply Now process.

Does PeaceHealth publish pay ranges?

Many listings show a salary or hourly range. The hiring rate may depend on experience, education, training, seniority, location and collective-bargaining terms.

Who qualifies for health benefits?

PeaceHealth states that regular 0.5-1.0 FTE roles, generally 20 or more hours per week, qualify for health and welfare benefits. Verify the specific listing and written offer.

Does PeaceHealth offer paid time off immediately?

PeaceHealth describes PTO with no waiting period. The exact accrual depends on the role, location and applicable agreement.

Are new-graduate nurse jobs available?

PeaceHealth offers nurse-residency opportunities, including programs associated with Bellingham, Vancouver and Springfield. Application periods vary.

Can I request a disability accommodation?

Yes. Use the official Accommodations page on the careers website for help with the application or hiring process.

How do I recognize a fake PeaceHealth offer?

Warning signs include a non-peacehealth.org email address, upfront payment, a virtual check, a job you did not apply for or an offer after only a text-message interview.

Final live actions

Official PeaceHealth career tools

Use the official portal only when you are ready to view changing vacancies, submit an application, join a Talent Network, request an accommodation or review current benefit information.

Search all PeaceHealth jobs Physician and clinician careers Join the Talent Network Residencies and internships Benefits and culture Applicant accommodations
Independent career-information notice:

USMedicalGroup.org is not PeaceHealth and does not recruit, interview, hire, determine compensation or process applications. Job availability, salary ranges, benefits, locations, requirements and hiring procedures can change. Complete final employment actions only through PeaceHealth’s verified careers system.

Never send money to obtain a PeaceHealth job. Verify unexpected recruiter messages and job IDs independently through the official career portal.

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