In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

Neurosurgery Opportunity

Tacoma, WA

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an experienced Neurosurgeon to join our practice on the campus of St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), a busy 385-bed Level II trauma center and DNV-certified comprehensive stroke center. We have a large referral capture with immediate case access.

A successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Encouraging innovation focused on improving quality patient care and the patient experience
• Supporting clinical program development and high-quality neurosurgical care
• Developing and maintaining a culture that facilitates physician/APP engagement, well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion

The FMG Neurosurgery practice has a close working relationship with our community orthopedic spine surgeons and a strong relationship with our neurosurgery team at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.

St. Joseph Medical Center was established by the Sister of St Francis of Philadelphia in 1891 and provides state of the art resources including Stryker Navigation, Medtronic Stealth, Leksell Gamma Knife, and Neuro ICU-PCU units. The medical community has an excellent network of neuroscience physicians including neurologists, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, ED physicians, and PM&R specialists. There is superb radiology support including seven neuroradiologists and two highly skilled neurointerventional radiologists who treat complex neurovascular conditions. A comprehensive trauma team admits and cares for trauma patients with neurosurgical consultation. We do not treat children, as they are cared for at a pediatric hospital outside of our system.

Enjoy an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, malpractice insurance coverage, as well as a comprehensive retirement plan with employer match. Relocation Assistance available.

Minimum Requirements:

• Medical Degree
• Board Certification or Board Eligible (American Board of Neurological Surgery)
• Washington State Medical License in good standing, and an active DEA in good standing prior to start date.