Physician - Thoracic Surgery
Overview
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Schedule
- Variable day schedule
- Employer-listed pay
- $594,000
- Practice
- Physician governed cardiovascular institute with multi-specialty partnership · Five-hospital system
Listed on official posting
Role summary
The MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a board certified/eligible General Thoracic Surgeon to join a physician-led cardiovascular institute in a five-hospital system, offering a base salary plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits with research and leadership opportunities.
What the posting highlights
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
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Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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
- $594,000
- Pay context
- Listed on official posting
- Evidence
- P’s supporting both inpatient and outpatient. FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Variable Base Compensation: $594,000.00 plus production bonus, performance bonus and call pay What We Have to Offer Competitive co
- Observed
- 1 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Base salary $594,000 plus production bonus, performance bonus, and call pay
- Bonus / incentives
- Production bonus, performance bonus, and call pay
Benefits named in the posting
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- CME allowance
- Retirement plans
- Malpractice insurance including tail
- Leadership training opportunities
- Wellness support
- Student loan repayment
Pay in context
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Employer
MultiCare Health System
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Physician governed cardiovascular institute with multi-specialty partnership
- Facility type
- Five-hospital system
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $594,000 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?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- 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 schedule
- Shift type
- Day
- FTE
- 1
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
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. We are seeking a board certified/eligible General Thoracic Surgeon to join a team of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons caring for patients in a five-hospital system in the Puget Sound region. The position is for a General Thoracic Surgeon with experience in all aspects of thoracic surgery including lung, mediastinal, chest wall, foregut, esophageal and pleural space pathology. An interest in robotic approach is expected and an opportunity to utilize the Single Port robot for both lung resection and mediastinal work is already established. The main hospital serves as a case observation site for Robotic Thoracic Surgery (DV5 fully upgraded fleet) as well as a Total Program Observation (Intuitive Surgical) site for Interventional Pulmonary as well as Thoracic Surgery. The team currently consists of four full time Cardiac Surgeons, one full time Thoracic Surgeon and a group of seven APP’s supporting both inpatient and outpatient. FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Variable Base Compensation: $594,000.00 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 #LI-CV1 Position Summary MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute is seeking a BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon to join a well-established and expanding group 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 .