Internal Medicine - Physician

Internal Medicine - Physician at Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle - CommonSpirit Health summary : An Internal Medicine Physician at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provides comprehensive primary care within a collaborative team environment focused on patient outcomes and experience. The role involves flexible scheduling, access to specialty services, teaching opportunities, and participation in innovative care delivery models. The physician supports a team-based approach to healthcare, emphasizing continuous improvement, mentorship, and high-quality patient-centered care in Seattle, Washington.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is fulfilling our vision of transforming healthcare by expanding our collaborative primary care team. We have an opportunity for a .75 - 1.0 FTE physician at our medical center in desirable Seattle, Washington.

Join an innovative multidisciplinary team whose members appreciate work / life balance, their team and the patients they serve.

Full time (approx. 36 clinical patient contact hours) or part time.

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 Primary Care physician role :

Team based approach : Virginia Mason has an innovative, collaborative practice approach. Clinical pharmacists, behavioral health consultants and other advanced practitioners work side by side with physicians to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for our patients that results in excellent health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Each provider is part of a subset or pod of the larger primary care team. Primary care pods include physicians, ARNP or PA's, Medical Assistants and RN's. The ARNP or PA supports the Pod with a smaller patient panel and time allocated to indirect care, and there is built-in coverage when a provider is out of the office. Pods are adaptable and make changes quickly to fit their team needs.

Flexible schedule options : We partner with you to develop a schedule that accommodates your individual needs as much as possible.

Access to ancillary and specialty services : Referral options to a wide range of medical and surgical specialties throughout Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, with collegial and responsive results.

Teaching opportunities : Virginia Mason is a teaching environment with regular opportunities to precept medical students and residents. It is also a conducive environment for providers new to practice.

Learning opportunities : The team has a teaching culture and is a conducive environment for providers newly out of residency. A formal mentorship program is in place to help guide new providers to Virginia Mason and support them for long term success.

Innovation : The Virginia Mason 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 incentives quality. $314,000 - $345,000 / year.

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 Virginia Mason mission of improving the health and well-being 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 are intertwined and prioritize the engagement of our staff, providers and patients. 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!

Job Requirements

BC / BE by American Board in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of Washington

Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice

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Team Details

At Virginia Mason Medical Center our goal is to empower people to live healthy lives. That's why we focus on health education and preventive medicine, in addition to comprehensive and compassionate medical care. Laboratory testing, diagnostic screenings, occupational medicine, and much more are all available. Our caring team members enjoy building relationships with our patients.

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

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

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.

Where You'll Work

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.

Pay Range

$151.00 - $166.00 / hour

Keywords : Internal Medicine, Primary Care Physician, Collaborative Healthcare, Patient Care, Medical Education, Mentorship, Clinical Practice, Healthcare Innovation, Patient Outcomes, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health