Physician-Vascular Surgery
Listed compensation
$525k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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.
Join a team of 5 surgeons and 8 APP's supporting hospitals in Tacoma, Puyallup and Auburn.
FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Variable
Base Compensation: $524,700.00 plus production bonus, 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 Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a BC/BE Vascular Surgeon 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 physician will provide comprehensive vascular surgical care within a physician-led cardiovascular institute. They will collaborate with a team of surgeons and advanced practice providers to deliver high-quality patient care across multiple hospital locations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 49 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 92% have no call, 69% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 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 ~$525k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $490k 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 ~$525k midpoint, that is roughly $21k–$37k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No nights
- Includes call
Living in Tacoma
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $488k≈ 0.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,740/mo≈ 4% 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.