Physician - Neurosurgeon

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, Washington is recruiting a BE/BC Neurosurgeon to join a superb group of neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neuro-interventional radiologists dedicated to building a stellar neurovascular service line. 

 Practice Highlights:

Hospital employed

Established  team of 3 Neurosurgeons, 2 Ortho Spine Surgeons and 9 Physician Assistants

Comprehensive Stroke Center with 24/7 neuro-hospitalist support

Our ideal candidate will be willing to practice the breadth of general neurosurgery with a focus in neurovascular care. The successful candidate will be a superior interdisciplinary teacher and communicator, and committed to ongoing resident and staff education.  Interest and participation in clinical research is encouraged.  Strong clinical and interpersonal skills and involvement in process improvement work are required

 

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BE/BC Neurosurgeon 

Fellowship or advanced training in vascular neurosurgery preferred

Open vascular and endovascular expertise 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

ACLS required

BLS required

Team details & awards 

Our collaborative cross disciplinary approach draws on the talents and recognized expertise of leading clinicians in neurology, neurosurgery, neurocritical care and interventional neuroradiology. Our team practices the full range of adult neurosurgery with relatively light trauma call.

Virginia Mason Hospital has been a TJC accredited primary stroke center since 2004.  

The VM Stroke Center received the Stand up for Patient Safety Award from the National Patient Safety Foundation in 2008

Recognized with the AHA/ASA Gold-Plus (Sustained) Achievement Award for three consecutive years.  

Virginia Mason's Neuroscience Institute is a leading center for neurosurgery, neurology and neurological rehabilitation in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Our multidisciplinary neuroscience team practices collaboratively to optimize efficient, coordinated care for patients with complex needs in neurosurgery and neurology. The Neuroscience Institute's specialized physicians and staff, focused programs, commitment to research and cutting-edge technology make it a leader for neurology, neurosurgery and neurological rehabilitation in the Puget Sound region. 

 

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

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. 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 VMFH

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.

 

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Company info

Virginia Mason Medical Center
Website : http://www.virginiamason.org