Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Neurosurgery ARNP or Physician Assistant (Per Diem):

Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:

We are seeking an experienced Advance Practice Provider to join our Neurosurgery practice in the Franciscan Medical Group. Our team is based at our St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

This APP will provide medical services and contribute to the design and delivery of high quality, cost effective, values- based patient care for our patients and patient care under the supervision of Neurosurgeons and team Medical Director.

St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center provides state of the art resources including Stryker Navigation, Medtronic Stealth, Leksell Gamma Knife, and Neuro ICU-PCU units. The medical community has an excellent network of neuroscience physicians including neurologists, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, ED physicians, and PM&R specialists. There is superb radiology support including seven neuroradiologists and two highly skilled neurointerventional radiologists who treat complex neurovascular conditions. A comprehensive trauma team admits and cares for trauma patients with neurosurgical consultation. We have a close working relationship with the orthopedic spine surgeons in our community. We do not treat children, as they are cared for at a pediatric hospital outside of our system.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

• Current Washington State PA/ARNP license

• At least one year of relevant experience as an ARNP or Physician Assistant

• Prior experience with EPIC a plus

• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with physicians, and office staff, patients and their families

• Excellent communication skills and professionalism

• Strong commitment to patient care team concept and privacy guidelines

Pay Range

$75.00 - $75.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.