Physician Assistant Surgical Onc Urology
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 a job title — you’re part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You’ll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work.
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 4x10 schedule
Position Summary
MultiCare Health System is seeking a Surgical Oncology 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.
Practicing within a Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited comprehensive cancer program, you’ll play a vital role in delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care as part of a multidisciplinary oncology team. Responsibilities • First assist in surgical procedures and provide perioperative care. • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical exams. • Supports surgical oncologists in both inpatient and outpatient settings, contributing to improved access, continuity, and outcomes for oncology patients. • On call for practice and ER as needed for the practice. • Independently manages hospital-based care and outpatients. • Has specialized training or practice focused on surgical oncology. • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with surgical oncologists. • Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and imaging. • Coordinates patient care with other specialties. • Supervises RN and MAs in the treatment of surgical patients. • Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, procedures, and recovery. • Participate in tumor boards, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives. • Document all patient interactions and clinical decisions in the electronic medical record (EMR). • Stay current with best practices, emerging therapies, and clinical guidelines through continuing education and training. Requirements • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program • 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 MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system.
Well-being and support
Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare’s Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs.
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 $190,270.00 - $199,200.00 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.