Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Plastic Surgery and ENT
Listed compensation
$161k-$185k
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Job Description
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 Contact Sheree Keen to learn more about this great opportunity @sheree.keen@multicare.org 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.
MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers.
MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.
MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.
Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality surgical care across Plastic Surgery and ENT specialties in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include performing clinic visits, ED consults, rounding, and serving as a first assist in surgery.
Requirements
Requires a valid Washington State Physician Assistant license, DEA, NPI, and BLS certification. Experience in a surgical specialty and first assist experience are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
MultiCare Health System ranks #6 of 17 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$173k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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