Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Spokane, WashingtonPosted 5mo agoattending physician
$741,600Listed on official posting
SalaryDr Signal$1,150,000 physician-reported median · 23 recent reports
Cardiothoracic SurgeryFull-timeVariable day shift schedule · 1:4 call, low call burden, call pay provided

Overview

Location
Spokane, Washington
Schedule
Variable day shift schedule · 1:4 call, low call burden, call pay provided
Employer-listed pay
$741,600

Listed on official posting

Practice
Regional medical center affiliated with MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute · Regional medical center

Role summary

The MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute seeks a board certified/eligible cardiothoracic surgeon for a comprehensive practice in the Pacific Northwest. The position offers a $741,600 base salary plus bonuses and call pay with 1:4 call, an adult patient population without trauma or transplant, competitive benefits including malpractice and CME, and opportunities for research and administrative involvement.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Adult cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients; no children's hospital, no transplant
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$742k
Physician-reported total comp$770k–$1250k · $1150k median
$681kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1311k

One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 23 physicians report earning (national cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$741,600
Pay context
Listed on official posting
Evidence
e ski mountains and lakes within 1-2 hours. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable Base Compensation: $741,600.00 plus performance bonus, production bonus and call pay Contact: Carla Voss, carla.voss@mult
Observed
1 mo ago
Compensation model
Base salary of $741,600 plus performance bonus, production bonus, and call pay
Bonus / incentives
Performance bonus, production bonus, and call pay

Benefits named in the posting

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • CME funding
  • Retirement plans
  • Malpractice insurance including tail coverage
  • Generous time off
  • Student loan repayment
  • Leadership training
  • Relocation assistance
  • Mental health services and wellness coaching

Pay in context

Spokane, Washington

Employer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.

Employer-posted pay
$742k/yr
Midpoint $741,600 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$1,150k
23 physician reports · national cohort · total comp
Posted pay$742k
Physician-reported total comp$770k–$1250k · $1150k median
$681kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1311k

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Next steps

Employer

MultiCare Health System

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Regional medical center affiliated with MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute
Facility type
Regional medical center
Trauma level
No trauma
Patient population
Adult cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients; no children's hospital, no transplant
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Washington
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Regional medical center affiliated with MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $741,600 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • The posted pay sits below what 23 Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians report (national median $1,150,000) — what closes that gap: productivity upside, bonus, equity, or schedule?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Variable day shift schedule
Call burden
1:4 call, low call burden, call pay provided
Shift type
Day
Admin burden
Multiple opportunities for administrative involvement and practice improvement
FTE
1
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
95%

Full 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. A wonderful opportunity in the scenic Pacific Northwest. Practice at a regional medical center with 1:4 call and an enviable lifestyle. No trauma, no children's hospital, no transplant, and a low call burden. Join a group with explosive recent growth in their supporting cardiology and vascular specialties resulting in the need for a 4th cardiac surgeon. The group enjoys autonomy along with multiple opportunities for administrative involvement and practice improvement. The region has a low cost of living and easy access to multiple ski mountains and lakes within 1-2 hours. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable Base Compensation: $741,600.00 plus performance bonus, production bonus and call pay Contact: Carla Voss, carla.voss@multicare.org #LI-CV1 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. Wellness support : Access to mental health services and wellness coaching. Pacific Northwest lifestyle : Enjoy stunning views and outdoor adventures in a vibrant community. Position Summary MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a BC/BE CT 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 .