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Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Plastic Surgery and ENT

MultiCare · Tacoma, WA

Posted October 14, 2026

Tacoma General Hospital · 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA, US, 98405

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Shift Based

Are you a Physician Assistant looking for a new surgical position with variety?

  • Enjoy a mix of Plastic Surgery and ENT
  • Combined compensation breakdown:.50 FTE Plastic Surgery salary range from $80,500 to $92,500;.50 FTE Otolaryngology (ENT) salary range from $85,600 - $95,000
  • This well-rounded position offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient, with opportunity for rounding, ED consults, discharge, 1st assist, and clinic
  • Partner with a well-established group of Plastic Surgeons and ENT physicians in Tacoma, WA
  • One year experience as a Physician Assistant in a surgical specialty preferred
  • First assist experience is preferred

Position Summary

MultiCare Plastics Department is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our well-established, thriving program. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care in an outpatient practice to include clinic visits, in-office procedures. Participation in call coverage responsibilities may be assigned.
It is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and contribute to the growth of an integrated Plastic Surgery practice with community partners across Puget Sound. Responsibilities • Inpatient consults, ED consults, Rounding • Clinic consults, follow ups and procedures • Patient & Family education • Pre & Post Op visits • In-basket Management • APP/staff onboarding and training Requirements • WA State Physician Assistant license required • WA DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority required • BLS for Healthcare providers – certification by AHA, required • Surgical Experience Preferred

About Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.

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 $161,000.00 - $185,000.00 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. 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.

Employer

MultiCare

MultiCare is a locally governed, nonprofit health system dedicated to serving communities across the Pacific Northwest. Its roots go back to 1882 and the founding of Tacoma's first hospital. Today MultiCare runs 13 hospitals and more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, with more than 30,000 employees, providers and volunteers.

The system includes Tacoma General, Good Samaritan, Allenmore, Auburn, Covington and Capital medical centers in the Puget Sound region; Deaconess and Valley hospitals in Spokane; Yakima Memorial in Central Washington; Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic; Navos behavioral health; and Indigo Urgent Care, with more than 40 clinics across Washington and Idaho.

MultiCare's mission is "Partnering for healing and a healthy future." Its providers practice in a physician-led, multi-specialty group of more than 300 providers on Epic, with support for well-being, leadership development and career growth, and live where water, mountain and forest views are part of everyday life.

Livability

220,482
Tacoma population
$444K
Avg 3-bedroom home
59° / 45°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Seattle
26.8 mi
Pop. 3,555,253
Bremerton
23.4 mi
Pop. 228,576
Olympia
24.4 mi
Pop. 215,677
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Pierce County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$444K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,654
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
59° / 45°
Avg high / low
35.99 in
Yearly rainfall
88
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 98405
24,264
Total residents
12,302
Male residents
11,962
Female residents
Age distribution
total
24,264
0-9
2,308
10-19
2,103
20-29
4,360
30-39
4,330
40-49
3,210
50-59
3,194
60-69
2,906
70-79
1,232
80+
621
Ethnicity
White
15,992
Black Or African American
2,661
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
257
Asian
1,191
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
149
Other
860
Two Or More
3,154
Source: US Census Bureau
62
Walk Score — Somewhat Walkable
67
Bike Score — Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 15.88 mi
Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) 5.15 mi
Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI) 21.18 mi
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) 27.85 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) 46.48 mi
Arlington Municipal Airport (N/A) 64.92 mi
Source: FAA database
Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Plastic Surgery and ENT
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA