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MultiCare Health System
Yakima, Washington

Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130,748 - $175,021

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo 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.

Join a team of 2 Surgeons and 2 APP's with a mix of first-assist, rounding and clinic. This third APP will support access, inpatient operations, and program development.

  • FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable
  • Base Compensation: $130,748.00 - 175,021.00 plus eligibility for lucrative 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

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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.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will support vascular surgery operations through a mix of first-assist duties, patient rounding, and clinic visits. Additionally, the role involves supporting inpatient operations and contributing to program development within the Pulse Heart Institute.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical supportPatient care

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Yakima, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. 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

Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, CME, retirement plans
Malpractice insurance including tail
Generous time off
Student loan repayment
Leadership training
Research opportunities