Neurosurgeon

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.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is fulfilling our vision of transforming healthcare by expanding our collaborative care team. We have an opportunity for a 1.0 FTE Endovascular Neurosurgeon in desirable Seattle, Washington. Join the Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) Section of Neurosurgery with a regional and national reputation for excellence in patient care.

Our providers say they come to VMFH for the reputation of high-quality care and they stay for the teamwork and relentless focus on patient experience and outcomes. 

Aspects of the Endovascular Neurosurgeon physician role:

• Position information.  Seeking a fellowship-trained Neurosurgeon with strong clinical, surgical, interpersonal and communication skills.  Case mix includes cranial, AVMs, aneurysm, interventional as well as surgical cases.  The primary practice location will be in downtown Seattle. The new provider will be a key contributor and collaborator in the multi disciplinary care of Neurosurgery patients.  

• Team based approach. Our Neurosurgery team focuses on providing appropriate, compassionate, and multi-disciplinary state-of-the art care for our patients. We believe in advancing the field of neurosurgery through quality patient care, research, and education.  The Neurosurgery team meets regularly for multidisciplinary conferences and clinics, fostering a team-based approach.  

• Learning opportunities: VMMC Neurosurgery also fosters opportunities for leadership and growth potential, based on the candidate’s skills and interests.  

• Innovation: The VMMC culture promotes new approaches, best practice standards and continual improvement for both the patient and team member safety and experience using our Virginia Mason Production System with the vision of being the quality leader in healthcare. 

• Compensation: A competitive compensation model that incentivizes clinical productivity, academics, teamwork, and the highest quality care. 

Work with a committed and caring team of physicians, allied health providers, nurses, medical assistants and clinical support team members, all of whom are committed to the VMFH mission of improving the health and wellbeing of our patients. We are proud of our strong quality outcomes, our focus on continuous improvement, our innovative care delivery models and our ability to have fun while at work.  We recognize the team member and patient experience is intertwined and prioritize the engagement of our staff, providers and patients.  Physician wellness is valued and actively supported. We are actively growing and expanding our practice to meet the needs of our patient population and are eager to have other skilled and like-minded individuals join our team!  

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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 Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

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. 

Living in the Pacific Northwest 

Located in the Pacific NW, Seattle is an area with a mild climate year round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you’d like to enjoy. 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Qualifications;

Endovascular fellowship trained
BE/BC; American Board of Neurosurgery (ABN)
Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA.
Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice.