Physician - Thoracic Surgery

CHVI Pulse; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 535,000 - 653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

CME support

Malpractice tail

Research opportunities

Job summary

Pulse Heart Institute, part of MultiCare, seeks a BC/BE General Thoracic Surgeon to join a growing team serving the Puget Sound region. The role covers lung, mediastinal, esophageal and pleural diseases with interest in robotic approaches supported by an established Single Port robot program.

We offer competitive compensation (base $594,000) plus production and call bonuses, robust benefits, sign-on and relocation options, and opportunities for research within a collaborative cardiovascular

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible at time of employment.
• Licensed to practice in Washington state by time of employment.
• DEA, NPI and prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Skills

Board certification/eligibility

WA medical license

DEA & NPI

BLS certification

Tools

Robotic thoracic surgery

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. 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.

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.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

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