Urology Advanced Practice Provider - NP/PA

Overview

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.

Advanced Practice Provider - Urology

Tacoma, Washington

Position Overview

The Franciscan Urology Associates team in Tacoma is actively recruiting a full-time (1.0FTE) Urology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our busy practice on the campus of St. Joseph Medical Center. SJMC is a 375 bed, Level II Trauma center located in Tacoma. Our group consists of 2 Urologists and 2 APPs and provides a variety of Urological services. Work duties will include clinic, hospital rounds, and assisting in the operating room. Typical case mix includes robotics, reconstruction and open cases. There is no evening call and rounding duties are shared equally with other APP providers. Our team is very collaborative and cohesive. Prior surgical experience is a plus, however, we are willing to mentor someone who is motivated to learn.

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.

A Great Place to Call Home

Whether you desire city sophistication or off-trail adventures, the south Puget Sound has it all. The Northwests bountiful waters and mountains provide an active, outdoor lifestyle. Spend a day hiking the face of a volcano, exploring saltwater beaches, or playing a championship golf course. The next day enjoy our vibrant art and theater communities and world class fine dining. Add good schools, several nationally ranked colleges and universities, a strong economic business community and affordable housing to the mix, the South Puget Sound is also a great place to raise a family. Truly one of the most desirable places to live in the United States.

Our main support offices are located in Tacoma, with clinics and hospitals in King, Kitsap and Pierce counties. Here we enjoy mild weather and stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. 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.

For more information, please contact:

Alissa Carroll, CPRP

Senior Physician and Provider Recruiter

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

alissa.carroll@commonspirit.org

608-535-9064 - Phone

All inquiries are confidential.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Successful completion of an accredited PA or NP program
• NCCPA, AANP or ANCC certification
• Washington State medical license required at time of employment
• DEA, NPI and prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Health Providers certification by the American Heart Association.