Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant

Our progressive multi-hospital Critical Care Service is growing and looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to expand our services.

Shifts are primarily nights, 7:00pm - 7:00am, with some 7:00am-7:00pm days shifts. 12-Hour Shifts.

Locations can include our hospitals in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Federal Way, Lakewood, and Burien.

The impact of the service and desire to extend our coverage has led to the creation of the VMFH Critical Care APP Fellowship Program. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the fellows and participate in the fellowship program. 

About our team:

A unique five-hospital Critical Care Service staffed with Board Certified physicians and a growing cadre of APP’s, backed by an advanced virtual ICU (VICU). The hospital system is composed of four community hospitals and a tertiary-care hospital with Cardiothoracic Surgery and Neurosurgery Services as well as a Level 2 Trauma Center.

In addition to experienced Critical Care nurses at the bedside and a full complement of bedside support staff, we have a mature VICU service with real-time audiovisual and telemetry monitoring. There is daytime in-hospital provider coverage, and night coverage with a physician and APP at the tertiary-care hospital, in the VICU and APP’s providing bedside patient care, including consultations, and invasive procedures.

Compensation Range:  $144,800 - $175,200 based on full years experience as an APP.   We are offering relocation assistance and a starting bonus for eligible new hires. 

In addition to the base pay, this position may also be eligible for:

• $10,000 Starting Bonus
• $10,000 Annual Quality Bonus
• Extra Shift Pay

• Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner  

• At least two years Advanced Practitioner experience in inpatient care, preferably in a Critical Care. 

• Experience with ventilator management, central venous and arterial line placement, intubation and Point of Care Ultrasound preferred.

• Washington license, ACLS, and DEA licensing required at the time of starting work, 

• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support and Palliative Academy in the first year of employment.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.