Physician - Nephrology jobs in Bellevue, WA

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is fulfilling our vision of transforming healthcare by expanding our team. We have an opportunity for a 1.0 FTE Nephrologist at our St. Anne Hospital location. The position is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) Section of Nephrology which has a regional and national reputation for excellence in patient care.Our providers say they join our organization for the reputation of high-quality care and they stay for the teamwork and relentless focus on patient experience and outcomes. Work at an institution with leadership and colleagues that value compassion, integrity, excellence, inclusion, and collaboration.

Aspects of the General Nephrology position:● Position information: Seeking BC/BE General Nephrologist to join our VMFH St. Anne’s location in Burien Washington. We work closely with Virginia Mason Medical Center’s internists and specialists, and we see the full spectrum of general nephrology patients. This will be an active outpatient clinic practice and cover hospital dialysis at St. Anne medical center. We also employ advanced practitioners, who help with rounding in the outpatient dialysis units. We typically see patients in clinic on 30-minute follow-up and 60-minute new patient intervals and receive consultation requests both locally and regionally within the Pacific Northwest. Our team is a clinically focused collegial group of nephrologists, who enjoy collaborating and supporting each other.

Nephrology Board eligible/Board certified General Nephrologists to fulfill the diverse needs of the community and our growing program at VMFH. The practice location will be at St. Anne Hospital in Burien, WA.

● Clinical excellence: Nephrology is looking to hire a general nephrologist to provide high quality compassionate patient-centered nephrology care. This nephrologist will be employed by VMMC, connected to VMMC Nephrology in Downtown Seattle, and supported by leadership at both St. Anne and VMMC Seattle. This nephrologist will help develop a state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient nephrology program at St. Anne medical center and will be an extension of the clinical excellence, professionalism, and collaboration of the VMMC Section of Nephrology.

● Team based approach: Our nephrology team focuses on providing appropriate, compassionate, and state-of-the art surgical and medical care for our patients. Our staff and physicians comprise a dedicated and collaborative team that support each other and work together to create a positive work environment. 

● Flexible schedule options: Weekly schedule will include outpatient clinics, and inpatient hospital consultation, and dialysis services at the St. Anne Hospital location. On-call responsibilities will include inpatient nephrology call at St. Anne Hospital. 

● Learning opportunities: Nephrology supports opportunities for continuing medical education, teaching, and professional growth. The St. Anne nephrologist will be supported by the VMMC Nephrology group, with structured mentorship in the first two years of the position. Based on the candidate’s skills and interests, leadership and growth opportunities are available.

● Innovation: Our culture promotes new approaches, best practice standards and continual improvement for both patient and team member safety 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, teamwork, and the highest quality care. This position has an attractive benefits package including medical malpractice coverage. 

● Commitment to our patients and our the mission: 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 positive work environment. We recognize that team members and patient experience are intertwined and prioritize the engagement of our staff, providers and patients. Physician wellness is valued and actively supported. We are growing and expanding our practice to meet the needs of our patient population in the region and are eager to have skilled and like-minded individuals join our team. 

Qualifications

• BE/BC in nephrology
• Fellowship or advanced training in nephrology preferred
• 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

St. Anne Hospital 

Part of VMFH, one of the largest healthcare systems in the Seattle-Tacoma area, St. Anne Hospital, located in Burien, provides expert care for residents throughout the region. St. Anne Hospital supports a thriving medical and surgical community that serves a diverse patient community. 

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health 

Our integrated health system includes Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States; 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.

While you’re busy caring for your patients, we’ll take care of you and your family with benefits that include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Retirement plans
• Relocation assistance, if eligible.
• Prescription program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability programs
• Time away
• As a non-profit; VMFH is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Commuter benefits
• Bright Horizons programs; support for children, pets, dependent adults and household needs
• Mental health and well-being programs
• and more!

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.