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MultiCare Health System
Puyallup, Washington

Physician - Plastic Surgery

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$733k

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Job Description

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: Varies, Schedule: Varies

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Plastic Surgeon to provide coverage for Good Samaritan Hospital in East Pierce County, Washington, and the MultiCare Cancer Center. This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established, collaborative plastic surgery group based in West Pierce County while working closely with breast surgeons and other multidisciplinary partners.

Position Highlights

Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction: Perform the full spectrum of breast reconstruction procedures, along with a broad range of general plastic surgery services.

  • Microvascular Experience Beneficial: Micro free flap training is advantageous but not required.
  • Multiple Practice Settings: Access to both hospital and an ambulatory surgery center.

Integrated Team Structure: Join a larger plastic surgery group located in West Pierce County, benefiting from shared expertise and collaborative practice.

Convenient Office Location: Clinic space is located within one block of the hospital and adjacent to breast surgery partners, supporting coordinated patient care.

Flexible Call Options: Call coverage arrangements can be tailored based on candidate preference and desired schedule.

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).
  • Career growth: Student loan repayment, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.
  • Wellness support: Access to mental health services and wellness coaching.
  • Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community.

For more information contact Megan Monfordini @Megan.Monfordini@multicare.org

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a BC/BE Plastic Surgeon to join our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team in Tacoma, Washington. New physicians will be part of an established group building a more robust and comprehensive program. Ideal candidates will be instrumental in ensuring high satisfaction and quality outcomes.

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

  • 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 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 $732,800.00 - $732,800.00 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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will perform a full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, with a focus on breast reconstruction. They will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across hospital and ambulatory surgery settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Microvascular surgeryMultidisciplinary collaborationSurgical proceduresClinical practice

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$733kSurgery median $463k (middle half $300k–$612k)55 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$685k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Washington26 active1,263 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 98% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Surgery pay trend−11.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$733k midpoint, that is roughly $29k–$51k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Surgeon Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

48 jobs · 13 employers
29
<$395k
0
$395k-490k
9
$490k-585k
6
$585k-680k
4
$680k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
18% this job
Loan repayment
5% this job
CME allowance
5% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$750k-$750k
#3

Mohs Surgeon - Kirkland, WA

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#4

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+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,260 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About MultiCare Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Potential sign-on and relocation
Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans
Malpractice insurance including tail
Student loan repayment
Leadership training
Advancement opportunities
Mental health services

Living in Puyallup

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,199/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
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 · 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.