Cardiac Anesthesiologist Per Diem

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.

As our Per Diem Cardiac Anesthesiologist, you will join our collaborative and growing team at St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC).  SJMC is a 385 bed, Level II Trauma, tertiary care medical center in downtown Tacoma.  

Every day you will support our long-standing 3-star STS cardiac surgery program and growing interventional platform. Case mix includes open heart, high risk thoracic/vascular, electrophysiology, and structural heart cases (with care team supervision in EP lab).

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, board-certified, and compassionate Cardiac Anesthesiologist.  You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of new patients
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated approach to care
• Stay current with research and best practices in Cardiac Anesthesiology to provide evidence-based care

Required

• BC/BE Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
• Fellowship in cardiac anesthesiology and diplomat status in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (testamur status considered for recent fellowship graduates)
• Have an active medical professional license in the State of Washington
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice