Interim Market Medical Director - OB/GYN

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.

Description

OB/GYN Market Leader

Location: Tacoma, WA

Organization: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Position Type: Part-Time (.46 FTE)

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, a part of the Pacific Northwest Division of CommonSpirit, is actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Board Certified OB/GYN physician to join our esteemed team as the Interim Leader for our Hospital based Obstetrical & Gynecologic Services.  

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing physician leadership in OB/GYN professional practice with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s (VMFH) Hospitals and the professional standards of the clinical disciplines.  An incumbent is accountable for clinical quality, patient safety and engagement of clinical care providers and is also expected to foster an environment in which teaching, research, and quality improvement are supported.  The hospital Medical Director of OB/GYN serves as Medical Director overseeing subspecialized divisions of hospital based OB/GYN Services.

In partnership with the  Hospital OB/GYN administrative leader, the Medical Director of OB/GYN will participate in setting the overall direction, goals, and objectives and shall provide input regarding key strategic, clinical, and operational issues for the OB/GYN services.  In collaboration with the leaders of the Departments of OB/GYN, and the hospital CMO’s, this leader is responsible for providing the leadership to achieve consistent, high-quality care within allOB/GYNVMFH hospital programs, services, and facilities.

Job duties require considerable knowledge of the specialized principles and practices related to the management of an OB/GYN practice and the ability to evaluate and make viable recommendations for improving health care delivery system(s) and enhancing organizational effectiveness and efficiency.  Also requires knowledge of OB/GYN clinical operations and considerable management expertise relating to strategic planning, process improvement, budget administration and personnel management.

We are a well-established and busy physician and midwife women's health group located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We deliver obstetrical care in five hospitals ranging from 38 beds to 375 beds, in our Washington Market.  We have employed and independent groups consisting of OB/GYN physicians, CNM’s, MFM, and Family Medicine OB providers.  We provide evidenced-based women's healthcare services to Tacoma and surrounding communities. 

Our group serves in one of the most rapidly growing areas in the country. Living in the Puget Sound Region provides for active city life, but still offers plenty of outdoor adventures. You can choose between city living and the suburbs.

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About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington State – CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. Our integrated health system has nearly 1,500 hospital beds including Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS; Benaroya Research Institute, internationally recognized for autoimmune disease research; and Virginia Mason Institute, a teaching organization which coaches health care professionals and others around the world in the Virginia Mason Production System, an innovative lean management method for improving quality and safety.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at VMFH

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.

A Great Place to Call Home

Whether you desire city sophistication or off-trail adventures, the south Puget Sound has it all. The Northwest’s bountiful waters and mountains provide an active, outdoor lifestyle. Spend a day hiking the face of a volcano, exploring saltwater beaches, or playing a championship golf course. The next day enjoy our vibrant art and theater communities and world class fine dining. Add good schools, several nationally ranked colleges and universities, a strong economic business community and affordable housing to the mix, the South Puget Sound is also a great place to raise a family. Truly one of the most desirable places to live in the United States.

Our main support offices are located in Tacoma, with clinics and hospitals in King, Kitsap and Pierce counties. Here we enjoy mild weather and stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. The Puget Sound communities offer award-winning arts, cultural, and sporting events with national recognition. A region of economic and cultural diversity, The Puget Sound is a great place to work, play and raise a family.

For more information, please contact:

Alissa Carroll, CPRP

Senior Physician and Provider Recruiter

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

alissa.carroll@commonspirit.org

608-535-9064 - Phone

All inquiries are confidential.  

Qualifications/Requirements:

• MD or DO, Board Certified
• Washington State medical license required or eligible 
• DEA, NPI and prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Health Providers certification by the American Heart Association.
• Successful history of clinical leadership
• Minimum 7 years of clinical experience

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.