Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

MultiCare Health System

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Washington$137K - $183KFull TimeSurgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join MultiCare Health System as a Cardiothoracic Surgery PA – $137K-183K, No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

down coverage). This is a very busy service (500 annual pump cases + MCS program + robotic thoracic) and we are looking for someone experienced with first

assist, ideally in CT Surgery. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday

Friday Base Compensation Range: $136,961.00

Requirements

first culture We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed. Well

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $137K - $183K

Malpractice insurance covered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with MultiCare Health System in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic surgeryFirst-assistICU coverageStep-down unit careStructural heart diseaseAdvanced heart failureRobotic thoracic surgeryPatient careClinical collaborationSurgical assistance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery at MultiCare Health System a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at MultiCare Health System is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

MultiCare Health System lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $137k to $183k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($137k–$183k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic surgery, First-assist, ICU coverage, Step-down unit care, Structural heart disease, Advanced heart failure, Robotic thoracic surgery, Patient care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will serve as a first-assist in the operating room and manage inpatient responsibilities including ICU and step-down coverage. They will collaborate with a team of six surgeons and six APPs to provide comprehensive care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation with Performance Bonus, Medical, Dental, CME, Retirement Plans, Malpractice Insurance, Generous Time Off, Student Loan Repayment, Leadership Training, Research Opportunities, Wellness Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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