Dermatology Physician

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. 

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is fulfilling our vision of transforming healthcare by expanding our collaborative care team. We have an opportunity for a 1.0 FTE Dermatologist physician in desirable Issaquah, Washington. Join the Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) Section of Dermatology with a regional and national reputation for excellence in patient care.

Our providers say they come to VMFH for the reputation of high-quality care and stay for the teamwork and relentless focus on patient experience and outcomes.

Aspects of the Dermatologist physician role:

• Position information.  Join our multidisciplinary team of high-quality providers. This is a great opportunity to join a busy dermatology practice with an established patient population, built in referral source and multidisciplinary physician support including Mohs, plastic surgery, rheumatology and dermatopathology.
• Team based approach. Our team focuses on providing appropriate, compassionate, and multidisciplinary state-of-the art care for our patients. We believe in advancing the field of dermatology through quality patient care, research, and education. 
• Flexible schedule options. We partner with you to develop a schedule that accommodates your individual needs, as much as possible.  
• Teaching opportunities: VMMC is a teaching environment with regular opportunities to precept residents. It is also a conducive environment for providers new to practice.
• Learning opportunities: VMMC fosters opportunities for leadership and growth potential. Opportunity to serve various committees. 
• Innovation: The VMMC 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 incentivizes clinical productivity, academics, teamwork, and the highest quality care.

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 recognize the team member and patient experience is intertwined and prioritize the engagement of our staff, providers and patients. Physician wellness is valued and actively supported. 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! 

• BE/BC; Dermatology
• 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.
  
  

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

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. 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 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.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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!