Cardiovascular Surgeon - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$470/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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.
FTE:.01 Shift: Variable Schedule: Variable
Hourly rate: $470.00
Position Summary
MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a BC/BE Cardiovascular Surgery Physician to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. As a provider within our physician governed cardiovascular institute, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates sharing your commitment to quality patient care.
Requirements
- Board certified/eligible at time of employment
- Licensed in the state of WA 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Cardiovascular Surgeon will provide comprehensive care within a physician-led institute, focusing on complex structural heart disease and advanced heart failure. The role involves collaborating with a multi-specialty team to deliver high-quality cardiac, thoracic, and vascular services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 39 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 97% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Washington | 28 active | 1,287 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 97% no call · 74% no weekends39 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Physician listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 16% offer loan repayment530 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Surgery pay trend | −6.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,271 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Spokane
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $394k
- Typical market rent
- $1,483/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.3
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.