Gastroenterology - Physician

About the Team

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, is part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, an integrated health system formed by the union of two award-winning health systems: CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. This system includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers, delivering care across 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

The Center for Digestive Health is a destination program for patients with digestive health concerns. Over 80 clinicians in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery provide over 76,000 clinic visits, 55,000 endoscopic procedures, and 9,000 surgeries annually. The center is founded on providing the best possible clinical outcomes, with a strong focus on innovation through research and training the next generation of experts. Infrastructure includes a dedicated clinical research and analytics team, academic support, and several clinical and research fellowships. Clinicians serve as faculty training medical and surgical residents, including general gastroenterology fellows.

Virginia Mason is a teaching environment that promotes a culture of learning and continuous improvement. The organization utilizes the Virginia Mason Production System, an innovative lean management method designed to improve quality and safety. The team is committed to the mission of improving the health and well-being of patients, recognizing that the team member and patient experiences are intertwined.

About the Role

We are recruiting a full-time gastroenterologist to join our care team as a BC/BE General Gastroenterologist. This role offers an excellent opportunity to practice in a collegial, multidisciplinary care environment with superb support staff. The ideal candidate is an exceptional clinician with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.

This position is designed for those interested in clinical program development across the span of our healthcare system. We offer a team-based approach where we partner with you to develop a schedule that accommodates your individual needs as much as possible. The environment is particularly conducive for providers new to practice or newly out of residency, offering regular opportunities to precept medical students and residents.

Where You'll Work

Located in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle features a mild climate year-round and offers close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. The area provides an abundance of outdoor activities, thriving city life, and diverse cultural activities. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many lifestyle choices available.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Virginia Mason is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and intentionally inclusive environment where all feel valued, respected, and that they belong. We believe that unique life experiences and backgrounds make our patient care extraordinary. Our diversity fuels a culture of innovation and transformative healthcare, where our differences are our strengths and inspire a promising future.

Application Instructions

Virginia Mason is actively growing and expanding its practice to meet the needs of its patient population. We are eager to have skilled and like-minded individuals join our team to help impact the healthcare industry.