Gastroenterologist Hospitalist Physician

Job Summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a GI Hospitalist for the Puget Sound region of Washington State. Franciscan Digestive Care Associates, part of The Center for Digestive Health at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is recruiting a BC/BE gastroenterologist hospitalist to practice in Lakewood, WA. This is an opportunity to work in a collegial, multidisciplinary care environment with strong support staff. The candidate should be an exceptional clinician with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.

Work includes one week on and one week off. Hours are 7a - 5p on weekdays with one night call per month. Weekdays include covering 2 hospitals and weekend coverage is 1-2 hospitals. Weekends include Friday 5p - Monday 7a. Generally, there are 23 weekday blocks and 23 weekend blocks. APP support on weekdays.

The Center for Digestive Health in the Puget Sound region is a destination program for the care of patients with digestive health concerns. Over 80 clinicians in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery provide over 76,000 clinic visits, 55,000 endoscopic procedures and 9,000 surgeries annually across Virginia Mason Franciscan Health locations. The center focuses on clinical outcomes, innovation through research, and training the next generation of experts.

Infrastructure includes a clinical research and analytics team, with academic support. Several clinical and research fellowships are housed within the center and clinicians are engaged as faculty in training medical and surgical residents.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with many access points, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. We operate 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites of care across the Puget Sound region, with nearly 1,500 hospital beds. Facilities include Bailey-Boushay House, Benaroya Research Institute, and Virginia Mason Institute, among others.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, full malpractice coverage, CME, personal time off, and a 401(k) with employer match. Sign-on and Relocation Assistance available.

The Puget Sound region offers mild weather, scenic views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains, and a diverse cultural scene. It is a region of economic and cultural diversity with ample opportunities to work, play, and raise a family. Learn more about our region and communities.

Compensation is based on a salary of $597,408 per year.

Candidate

Qualifications:

• BC/BE in gastroenterology
• Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for the practice
• Hospitalists are expected to be ERCP trained

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a long history of providing exceptional healthcare. Building on a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved to expand our reach across the Puget Sound area. We remain dedicated to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – and to delivering top-quality, professional healthcare in modern facilities. Our network includes 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites.

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