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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Vascular Surgery - Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$131K–$175K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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. This position will keep you engaged rounding in the hospital, first-assist in the OR and clinic time.

  • Team of eight surgeons and eight advanced practitioners.
  • Our vascular surgery team serves patients at the MultiCare campuses in Tacoma, Puyallup and Auburn. This position will be primarily based out of Tacoma but will require some travel between facilities during the week and while on call.
  • Job duties include inpatient management (daily rounds and consults) and as an OR first assistant with some clinic coverage.
  • The PA/NP who joins our team will gain experience in management of aneurysmal disease, peripheral arterial disease, carotid disease, varicose veins, and dialysis access. FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: M-F Base Compensation: $130,748.00 - 175,021.00 plus eligibility for performance bonus and call pay 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. Contact Carla Voss - carla.voss@multicare.org Position Summary MultiCare Health System is seeking a Vascular 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.

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.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will manage inpatient care through daily rounds and consults while serving as a first assistant in the operating room. Additionally, the role involves providing clinic coverage and managing various vascular diseases.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Washington State Physician Assistant license, DEA, NPI, and prescriptive authority. Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

OR First AssistingClinical CareAneurysmal Disease ManagementPeripheral Arterial Disease ManagementCarotid Disease ManagementVaricose Veins TreatmentDialysis Access Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Vascular Surgery - Physician Assistant at MultiCare Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 369 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 47 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 81% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% 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 ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k 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 ~$153k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MultiCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Performance Bonus
Call Pay
Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
CME Allowance
Retirement Plan