OverviewIn 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.ResponsibilitiesOpportunity for an experienced Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Surgeon to join The Center for Digestive Health at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (https://www.vmfh.org/our-services/digestive-health) . This surgeon will practice in Tacoma on the campus of St. Joseph Medical Center, a comprehensive medical center serving the South Puget Sound region. Duties will also include being core faculty for the St. Joseph Hospital General Surgery Residency Program (https://www.vmfh.org/residencies-fellowships-and-training/post-graduate-residency-programs/general-surgery-st-joseph-medical-center-general-surgery-residency) .Responsibilities
Participate in teaching of residents and multidisciplinary care of complex HPB patients as a member of the Center for Digestive Health at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
Practice Call. No General Surgery Call.
Willingness to travel to and work at satellite facilities if needed
Works with ambulatory leadership, hospital leadership, and Center leaders asneeded to resolve operational or clinical support challenges.
QualificationsQualifications
Medical Degree
3+ years of HPB surgery or HPB surgical oncology practice experience
Board certified in General Surgery (ABS)
Accredited-HPB Surgery and/or Surgical Oncology fellowship trained
Experience in both advanced liver and pancreatic surgery, including minimallyinvasive and robotic surgical approaches
Ability to obtain privileges at VMFH hospitals
Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the state of WA
Ability to obtain a DEA license with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice
Must be a physician in good standing
No undisclosed conflicts of interest
Pay Range$224.51 - $295.01 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.