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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate program director in Tacoma, WA is $77,107.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,900.00 and $96,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Graduate Program Directors often navigate challenges such as balancing administrative duties with supporting students and faculty, ensuring program accreditation standards are met, and mediating conflicts within the program. Effective management involves strong organizational skills, clear communication, and fostering a collaborative environment. Regularly soliciting feedback from stakeholders and staying updated on institutional policies can also help address issues proactively and maintain program excellence.

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A Graduate Program Director oversees the administration and academic integrity of graduate programs within a department or college. Their responsibilities typically include coordinating admissions, advising students, managing curriculum development, ensuring compliance with university policies, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration. They also address student concerns, organize program assessments, and may contribute to recruitment efforts. Their role is vital in maintaining the quality and reputation of graduate programs.
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EM Post Graduate Program for APPs - Tacoma

Washington Emergency Care Physicians

Tacoma, WA • On-site

$82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Program Description
In October 2021, Washington Emergency Care Physicians (WECP) proudly opened the first Pacific Northwest-based emergency medicine post graduate program for advance practice providers (APPs). The Program is specifically designed for physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are interested in a life-long career in emergency medicine with training sites in the Puget Sound through Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians (TECP), a subsidiary of WECP.
Program Objectives
  1. To provide exceptional training and experience for APP professionals to have a successful career in any emergency department setting.
  2. To prepare candidates well for recognized emergency medicine APP examinations (NCCPA-CAQ for physician assistants, AANPCB Boards for nurse practitioners)

Curriculum
  • Fifteen (15) months program duration with over 3000 hours of post graduate training
    • Close to 2400 hours of clinical training
    • Over 300 hours of didactics to include over an introductory bootcamp followed my weekly activities that include conferences, meetings, case presentations, ultrasound training, procedure lab or simulation.
    • Over 400 hours of independent study to include case review & presentation preparation, assigned CME and readings, and scholarly research project.
    • Expected commitment of 50 hours per week of the above activities
  • Phased Training with increasing levels of expected competency and confidence.
    • Post Graduate APP 0:
      • Pre-Boot Camp: 37 hours of on-line Emergency Medicine CME months before start of Program
      • Boot Camp: First 2 weeks at start of Program
    • Post Graduate APP 1: Six (6) months of ED clinical shifts in low acuity zones
    • Post Graduate APP 2: Two and half (2.5) months of external rotations - Trauma (4 wks), Peds UCC & ED(4 wks), Ophthalmology/Critical Care/Interventional Rad(1.5 wks), Vacation(1wk)
    • Post Graduate APP 2: Six (6) months of ED clinical shifts in high acuity zones
  • Continuing Medical Education
    • Required 150+ CME hours (provided and paid for by Program)
    • Original EM Boot Camp on-line course, to be completed before start of program
    • EMRAP subscription for duration of program
    • DynaMed subscription
    • ATLS, PALS
  • Faculty Advisor & Mentor will be assigned to each post graduate candidate
    • Regularly scheduled monthly meetings with Faculty Advisor
    • Advisor to monitor progress and identify strengths/areas of improvement
    • Advisor with candidate will develop individualized plan to ensure continued growth and development
    • Senior Post Grad APPs are expected to mentor Junior Postgrads.

  • Two (2) classes per year
    • Fall - October 1st with 2 candidates
    • Spring - April 1st with 2 candidates

Training Locations
  • All sites are part of MultiCare Health Systems
  • Puget Sound:
    MultiCare Tacoma General (Level 2 Trauma, primary cardiac & stroke), Allenmore (Level 4 Trauma), and Covington Hospitals

Admission requirements
  1. Must have graduated from an accredited PA/NP school
  2. Must be certified/licensed in Washington State after 4 weeks of starting program
  3. Must be able to evaluate and treat both pediatric and adult patients
  4. Must be willing to relocate to the Puget Sound for duration of program.
  5. Must be ACLS and PALS certified for duration of program

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $65,780 per year ($82,150 for the 15-month Term)
  • Reimbursement for licensing, certification, credentialing fees
  • Benefits: medical and dental insurance, short-term disability insurance, 80 hours of PTO
  • Eligible for retirement benefits if permanently hired after completion of program

How to Apply
  1. Submit you most current Curriculum Vitae on https://wecp.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=9
  2. Submit personal statement explaining why you are applying to the program along with your long-term professional goals
  3. Send three (3) letters of recommendation to the Program Director - to be sent directly from the authors of the letters.
    At least one letter must be from school director or faculty.
  4. Send your PA/NP school transcripts to the Program Director.
  5. Selected applicants will be asked to participate in an initial interview using a virtual video conference format. From those, applicants will be further selected to advance to a secondary in-person interview in Tacoma, WA
  6. Application Timeline
    1. Preliminary interviews will be scheduled once submitted application is completed (which include Letters of Recommendation)
    2. Spring class: please submit application with LORs by June 1st (10 months prior to start)
    3. Fall class: please submit application with LORs by December 1st (10 months prior to start).

Frequently Asked Questions Weblink
Contact Information
Jaime Delcampo, MD, FACEP
Program Director
Jaime.Delcampo@wecphealth.org
(253) 254.5536
Joe Montgomery, PA-C
Core Faculty/ Advisor
Joseph.Montgomery@wecphealth.org
Amanda Stalder, PA-C
Core Faculty/ Advisor
Amanda.Stalder@wecphealth.org
Abigail Goodale, PA-C
Core Faculty/ Advisor
Abigail.Goodale@wecphealth.org

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