Pediatrician General

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

Franciscan Medical Group has an opportunity for a .9 FTE Pediatrician to join our team in the Tacoma Metro Area.  Our new Pediatrician will be working with 3 experienced Pediatricians.  Lab available on site.  This position includes mostly outpatient clinic visits in University Place with newborn rounding at St. Joseph Medical Center for 1 week every 6-7 weeks.  Newborn rounders see newborns Monday thru Friday mornings then go back to the clinic late morning to see outpatients the rest of the day. 

Weekend call is approximately every 8 weeks from Friday at 5:00 PM until Sunday at 7:00 PM, with responsibility for rounding on all newborns at St. Joseph Medical Center on Saturday and Sunday mornings. "Back-up" call is about every 8 weeks and includes Saturday morning clinic from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the St. Joseph Medical Clinic, then phone call from Sunday night 7Pm until 8 AM Monday morning. 

Pediatrician willing to perform newborn circumcisions. 

Requirements include:

• Medical Degree
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
• Active Washington State Medical License in good standing prior to start date

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

University Place is a very desirable community, which includes Chambers Creek Regional Park and Chambers Bay Golf course.  University Place has beautiful parks, schools, and a variety of architectural styles of homes available.  The Puget Sound communities offer award-winning arts, cultural, and sporting events with national recognition. A region of economic and cultural diversity, The Puget Sound is a great place to work, play and raise a family.   Here we enjoy mild weather and stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains.

Our Values:

Compassion

• Care with listening, empathy and love
• Accompany and comfort those in need of healing

Inclusion

• Celebrate each person’s gifts and voice
• Respect the dignity of all

Integrity

• Inspire trust through honesty
• Demonstrate courage in the face of inequity

Excellence

• Serve with fullest passion, creativity and stewardship
• Exceed expectations of others and ourselves

Collaboration

• Commit to the power of working together
• Build and nurture meaningful relationships