Physician - Neurosurgery

multicare; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Relocation allowance

Student loan repayment incentives

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Annual leave

CME

Retirement plan

Malpractice insurance (tail)

Job summary

MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane seeks an experienced Neurosurgeon to lead and deliver advanced surgical care for complex neurological disorders. You will integrate operative expertise with inpatient management and outpatient continuity, collaborating with neurology, radiology, and rehabilitation teams.

The role emphasizes academic involvement, research opportunities, and participation in multidisciplinary reviews to drive quality care and clinical innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to team-based care, continuous learning and clinical excellence.
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Completion of neurosurgery residency; board certified or board eligible.
• Licensed or eligible for Washington State licensure by start date; DEA, NPI and prescriptive authority.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with neurosurgical conditions through outpatient clinic, hospital consultation, and pre-operative planning.
• Perform surgical interventions including cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve procedures.
• Provide perioperative management and post-operative care with inpatient rounding and coordination.
• Interpret diagnostic studies such as CT, MRI, and neuroangiography to support surgical planning.
• Collaborate with neurology, oncology, trauma, and critical care for comprehensive patient management.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and ongoing management strategies.
• Participate in academic conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, and protocol development.
• Accurately document encounters and maintain compliance with institutional, regulatory, and payer standards.

Skills

Team-based care

Continuous learning

Clinical excellence

Education

MD/DO

Neurosurgery residency

Board certification or eligibility in Neurosurgery

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day, Schedule: variable

Annual Compensation: Base Salary ($900,000) + Production + Quality Incentive

About the Opportunity:

Join an experienced Neurosurgery Team

Approximately two clinic days / two OR days per week

Support from the region's largest outpatient and regional referral center

Competitive compensation package to include sign on, relocation, and student loan repayment incentives.

• Substantial benefits: medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance (including tail)

Academic affiliations through the University of Washington and Washington State University medical schools are available, as well as research through the MultiCare Research Institute.

Why Spokane:

• A four-season climate to enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, and major national parks
• Endless activities including golf courses, wineries, shopping, museums, and theaters
• An accessible downtown offering incredible arts and delectable dining
• Access to education with esteemed universities and public and private schools
• A welcoming, family friendly city offering exceptional balance of career opportunities and quality of life

For more information contact: [e-mail]

Position Summary

The Neurosurgeon is a key leader within the Neuroscience Institute, delivering advanced surgical care for patients with complex neurological disorders. This role integrates operative expertise with high-acuity inpatient management and outpatient continuity, supporting a broad range of neurosurgical conditions including cranial, spinal, peripheral nerve, and functional disorders.

The Neurosurgeon collaborates with interdisciplinary teams-including neurology, radiology, critical care, and rehabilitation-to ensure evidence-based, patient-centered care. This position offers opportunities to contribute to institutional growth through innovation, education, and participation in multidisciplinary case reviews, quality initiatives, and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with neurosurgical conditions through outpatient clinic, hospital consultation, and pre-operative planning
• Perform surgical interventions including cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve procedures
• Provide perioperative management and post-operative care with inpatient rounding and coordination
• Interpret diagnostic studies such as CT, MRI, and neuroangiography to support surgical planning
• Collaborate with specialists in neurology, oncology, trauma, and critical care for comprehensive patient management
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and ongoing management strategies
• Participate in academic conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, and protocol development
• Accurately document clinical encounters and maintain compliance with institutional, regulatory, and payer standards

Requirements

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution
• Completion of neurosurgery residency
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery
• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Washington State by employment start date
• DEA registration, NPI number, and prescriptive authority
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association
• Strong commitment to team-based care, continuous learning, and clinical excellence

About Deaconess Hospital

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess prov