Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgery Opportunity

Tacoma, WA

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and personable Neurosurgeon to join our practice in the Franciscan Medical Group (FMG), consisting of a team of highly respected Neurosurgeons and Advanced Practice Providers on the campus of (SJMC), a busy 385-bed Level II trauma center and DNV-certified comprehensive stroke center.  We have a large referral capture with immediate case access.  

Requirements:

• Medical Degree
• Board Certification or Board Eligible (American Board of Neurological Surgery)
• Spine Fellowship Training 
• At least two years of experience in cranial and spine trauma.  
• Washington State Medical License in good standing, and an active DEA in good standing prior to start date.

A successful candidate will be responsible for:

• A combination of clinical & surgical care involving spinal and cranial conditions.  Predominant clinical and surgical care involving spinal conditions, with cranial cases based on surgeon interest.  
• Encouraging innovation focused on improving quality patient care and the patient experience
• Supporting clinical program development and high-quality neurosurgical care
• Developing and maintaining a culture that facilitates physician/APP engagement, well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion

The FMG Neurosurgery practice has a close working relationship with our community orthopedic spine surgeons and a strong relationship with our neurosurgery team at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.  

St. Joseph Medical Center was established by the Sister of St Francis of Philadelphia in 1891 and 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 do not treat children, as they are cared for at a pediatric hospital outside of our system.

Enjoy an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, malpractice insurance coverage, as well as a comprehensive retirement plan with employer match.  Relocation Assistance available for out of state candidates.