Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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.

Virginia Mason Medical Center as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, Washington is recruiting a Physician Assistant - Certified or Nurse Practitioner to join our Gastroenterology team.

You’ll be part of a collegial team environment with superb support staff and easy access to primary care and specialists.  Virginia Mason patients benefit from a world-class, state-of-the-art endoscopy unit in a new hospital pavilion in addition to a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of experts committed to caring for patients with complex disorders. This position will be based in Downtown Seattle to start then move to a practice of 3 days in Downtown Seattle and 2 days in our Federal Way Regional Medical Center. 

Position highlights

• Established and highly reputable Gastroenterology and Hepatology team with a strong and independent APP group. 

Nurse Practitioner 

• Washington State Registered Nurse License and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License are required for this job.
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers may be required depending on the position, as well as prescriptive authority. 
• Advanced background in nursing; an understanding of anatomy, physiology, histology, and pharmacology; and strong interpersonal and counseling skills.
• Certification by specialty area as well as work experience in specialty area may be required, depending on the position.

Physician Assistant - Certified 

• This position requires Certification as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority in the State of Washington.

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About The Center for Digestive Health

The Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Center for Digestive Health is internationally known for bringing accomplished specialists together to create personalized, comprehensive treatment plans and optimize patient care through innovations in research, education, and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of digestive and liver diseases.

Collaboratively, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, endocrinologists, and pathologists apply innovative, specialized techniques for diagnosing and treating even the most difficult cases.

Historically we have integrated APPs seamlessly into our clinical practice working independently, alongside, and with support from our MD/DO colleagues. You will build your own patient panel and provide both consultation and continuity of care for patients with general gastrointestinal issues. 

Services

• Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Esophageal Center of Excellence
• Liver Center of Excellence
• Liver, Pancreatic and Biliary Surgical Center of Excellence
• Nutrition & Weight Management Center of Excellence
• Pancreatic Center of Excellence
• Therapeutic Endoscopy Center of Excellence
• Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center of Excellence

Awards and Distinctions

• Virginia Mason Medical Center is certified as a National Pancreas Foundation Center
• The Center for Digestive Health’s Liver Center of Excellence is the first in the Pacific Northwest to offer the non-invasive FibroScan technology to evaluate disease stage in patients diagnosed with liver conditions.
• Since 1982, CDH has accomplished 33 breakthroughs in the treatment of digestive disease with regional, national, and international impact.
• Over 145 approved research projects and 700+ patients active in clinical research demonstrate commitment to bringing new hope to patients.
• Center for Digestive Health providers publish and present on hundreds of scholarly topics each year.
• Healthgrades™, based on the annual Hospital Quality in America report, has announced top honors for the care of digestive disease at Virginia Mason
• America’s 100 Best Specialty Excellence Award for Overall Gastrointestinal Care
• Ranked No. 1 in the state and top 5 percent in the nation for gastrointestinal services and gastrointestinal medical treatment
• Treatment of bowel obstruction for the 11th year a row (2006–2016)
• Treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) bleed for the seventh year in a row (2010–2016)
• Esophageal/stomach and small intestine surgeries for the sixth year in a row (2011–2016)
• Colorectal surgeries (2016)
• Five-star ratings: gastrointestinal medical treatment; gastrointestinal procedures and surgeries; treatment of gastrointestinal bleed; treatment of bowel obstruction; and treatment of pancreatitis.

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, originally established in 1920 in Seattle, WA, is internationally recognized as a preeminent health care organization focused on delivering quality services to our patients. We have a 336-bed hospital in Seattle and multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 450 physicians. With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best practices and a model that is the benchmark for other medical organizations. Join our team and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters--your patients. Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. Living in the Pacific Northwest Located in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is an area with a mild climate year-round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you'd like to enjoy.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
We commit to fostering an equitable, diverse, and intentionally inclusive environment. We strive for all to feel valued, respected and that they belong. Our unique life experiences and backgrounds make our patient care extraordinary. Our diversity fuels our culture of innovation and transformative health care. Our differences are our strengths and inspire a promising future.

Benefits 

While you’re busy caring for your patients, we’ll take care of you and your family with benefits
that include

• Medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• Relocation assistance, if eligible
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Prescription program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability programs
• Time away
• As a non profit; VMFH is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Commuter benefits
• Bright Horizons programs; support for children, pets dependent adults and household needs
• Mental health and well-being programs 
• and More! Equal Opportunity 

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.