Career Opportunity: General Surgeon

General Surgeon – Elective Outpatient Surgery

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions | Meridian Surgery Center
Puyallup, Washington

Are you an experienced general surgeon who loves to operate—but is ready to leave emergency room call, hospital bureaucracy, and unpredictable schedules behind?

Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions is seeking a board-certified general surgeon to join our thriving, physician-led outpatient practice located within Meridian Surgery Center, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

This is a rare opportunity to build a rewarding, high-volume surgical practice focused entirely on elective outpatient general surgery while enjoying exceptional work-life balance and a clear path to partnership.

Practice Highlights

• Monday clinic with operating room time Tuesday through Friday
• No emergency room call
• Night call limited to your own practice patients
• Immediate surgical volume with an established referral base
• Anticipated case volume of 12–15 cases per week upon start
• Collaborative team including physician assistant or nurse practitioner, experienced surgical assistants, dedicated schedulers, medical assistants, and full administrative support
• Physician-owned practice and ambulatory surgery center
• Partnership opportunity after two years

Surgical Practice

The successful candidate will perform the full spectrum of CMS-approved outpatient general surgery, including:

• Open and minimally invasive hernia repair
• Laparoscopic general surgery
• Melanoma excisions
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Flap closures
• Additional elective outpatient general surgical procedures

Why Join Cascade Hernia?

This practice was built around one simple philosophy: Surgeons should spend their time operating, not navigating hospital bureaucracy.

You’ll enjoy:

• A modern physician-owned ambulatory surgery center
• Outstanding clinical and OR support
• Efficient scheduling
• Clinical autonomy
• Exceptional retirement and ownership opportunities
• A collegial team that genuinely enjoys operating together

If you’ve reached a point in your career where you’re looking for an outstanding lifestyle practice without sacrificing surgical volume or professional fulfillment, we’d love to speak with you.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Surgery
• Minimum 10 years of clinical experience preferred
• Washington State medical license (or eligible)
• Current DEA registration
• Medicare provider enrollment (or eligibility)
• ACLS certification

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive base salary
• Productivity incentives
• Partnership opportunity after two years
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement plan
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Additional benefits to be discussed with qualified candidates

Location

Located just south of Seattle in Puyallup, Washington, our community offers the perfect balance of Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound.

Contact

To learn more or submit your CV, please contact:

Sally
sally@meridiansurgerycenterwa.com

Robert C. Wright, MD, FACS
253-380-6668