Physician OB GYN General

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 Franciscan Health, a part of the Pacific Northwest Division of CommonSpirit, is actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN physician to join our esteemed team in Tacoma, WA.  We will consider part or full-time candidates.  

Position Overview

We are a well-established and busy physician and midwife women's health group located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our group consists of 9 OB/GYN physicians, 18 CNM’s, 6 MFM, 1 Urogynecologist and 2 Gynecologic Oncologists.  We provide evidenced-based women's healthcare services to Tacoma and surrounding communities. Our practices are strategically located near the hospitals from which we practice.

Candidates must be hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated to providing superior patient care. Our group enjoys a mix of both gynecology and obstetrics - including high-risk obstetrics and gynecological surgeries. We  offer comprehensive pregnancy care with in-office ultrasound and embedded Maternal Fetal Medicine support. Our group also has GYN/ONC and UroGyn support readily available.  All of our providers enjoy a 4 day work week with 1 in 8-9 call coverage frequency. After an initial guarantee, our group is production based and most are over the 65% in production that equates to over $375,000-500,000+ per year. 

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.

Hospital Overview

St Joseph Hospital is a 375 bed, Level II Trauma Center located in Tacoma.  There is 24/7 in house Laborist and Anesthesia coverage as well as MFM support.  St. Joe’s has a Level III NICU capable of caring for infants as young as 24 weeks as well as a partnership with Seattle Children’s for specialty newborn care if needed.  Our group does approximately 215 deliveries per month.  St. Joe’s has achieved Baby Friendly designation as well as recognition by the International Lactation Consultant Association for excellence in lactation care.   For gynecologic surgeries, you will have access to multiple daVinci robot surgical systems.  There is also opportunity for resident teaching in Labor and Delivery.  

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

• MD or DO, Board Certified/Board Eligible (must become BC within the first two years of employment)
• Washington State medical license required at time of employment
• DEA, NPI and prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Health Providers certification by the American Heart Association.

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.