Cardiothoracic Surgery - Physician Assistant
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
Posted October 14, 2026
Tacoma General Hospital · 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA, US, 98405
About Pulse Heart Institute
MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.
Join a team of Six APP's and six surgeons. Working as first-assist in the OR and inpatient responsibilities (ICU and step-down coverage). This is a very busy service (500 annual pump cases + MCS program + robotic thoracic) and we are looking for someone experienced with first-assist, ideally in CT Surgery.
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday-Friday
Base Compensation Range: $136,961.00 - 183,447.00 with additional eligibility for a lucrative performance bonus and supplemental call pay. Additional incentive and clinical compensation beyond the base salary may result in total annual earnings exceeding $200,000.00.
What We Have to Offer
- Competitive compensation: Attractive salary with potential sign-on and relocation.
- Top-tier benefits: Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance (including tail).
- Generous time off: Ample time to recharge and maintain work/life balance.
- Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.
- Research opportunities: Engage in impactful, industry-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated research, collaborating closely with our dedicated Research Institute team.
- Innovation Lab: Partner with our medical device incubator to develop cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
- Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.
Position Summary
MultiCare Health System is seeking a CT Surgery Physician Assistant to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.
Requirements
- Washington State Physician Assistant license by the time of employment
- DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
Why Pulse Heart Institute?
Physician-led care
Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.
Proven excellence
Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.
Comprehensive cardiovascular care
A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.
People-first culture
We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.
Well-being and support
Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
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.