Gastroenterologist Physician Openings in Washington - Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Overview
- Location
- Tacoma
- Schedule
- 4-day work week, 7:00a - 5:00p (Silverdale outpatient); 7a - 5p weekdays + weekend coverage Fridays 5p to Mondays 7a (hospitalist) · One night call per month for hospitalist position; no call burden stated for Silverdale outpatient position.
- Source-listed pay
- $600,000 – $731,545
- Practice
- Integrated health system with outpatient and hospitalist roles · Multiple hospitals and care sites
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is recruiting Gastroenterologists for both outpatient (Silverdale) and hospitalist (Lakewood/Tacoma) roles within an integrated health system in Washington. The outpatient role offers a guaranteed salary for 24 months with a $50,000 signing bonus and relocation assistance, a 4-day work week, and emphasizes patient-centered care. The hospitalist role involves a week on/week off schedule with one night call per month, inpatient coverage with APP support, and weekday and weekend clinical blocks.
What the posting highlights
- Hospitalist position: one week on and one week off, covering 2 hospitals weekdays and 1-2 hospitals weekends, with APP support weekdays.
- Care setting: Hospitalist position is inpatient focused; Silverdale position likely outpatient with comprehensive evaluations.
- Patient population: Diverse including underserved and vulnerable populations, including people with HIV/AIDS
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $600,000 – $731,545
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
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- Observed
- 1 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Guaranteed salary for 24 months, $600,000 - $731,545 per year.
- Bonus / incentives
- Starting bonus · $50,000
- Signing bonus
- $50,000
Benefits named in the posting
- 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans
- Starting bonus
- Relocation assistance
Employer
CommonSpirit Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Integrated health system with outpatient and hospitalist roles
- Facility type
- Multiple hospitals and care sites
- Patient population
- Diverse including underserved and vulnerable populations, including people with HIV/AIDS
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $600,000–$731,545 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- What happens to compensation when the guarantee period ends, and what share of physicians out-earn the guarantee afterward?
- Is the $50,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 4-day work week, 7:00a - 5:00p (Silverdale outpatient); 7a - 5p weekdays + weekend coverage Fridays 5p to Mondays 7a (hospitalist)
- Call burden
- One night call per month for hospitalist position; no call burden stated for Silverdale outpatient position.
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Hospitalist position is inpatient focused; Silverdale position likely outpatient with comprehensive evaluations.
- Coverage model
- Hospitalist position: one week on and one week off, covering 2 hospitals weekdays and 1-2 hospitals weekends, with APP support weekdays.
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Gastroenterologist Physician Openings in Washington Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, including 10 hospitals and 300 care sites. Founded in 1891, VMFH embraces its long history of caring for the most vulnerable, especially the poor and underserved, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the vibrant, diverse communities it serves. VMFH is a proud home to the 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, and the Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized institution for autoimmune disease research. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems, dedicated to advancing health for all people. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collegial, multidisciplinary care environment with superb support staff. We pride ourselves in practicing high quality, evidence based, and patient centered medicine. Our ideal candidates will be exceptional clinicians with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork. PHYSICIAN OPPORTUNITIES Gastroenterologist Silverdale To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, licensed, and compassionate physician, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases, alongside strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment. This position offers a guaranteed salary (24 months), a starting bonus ($50,000) and relocation assistance. Retirement plans include both 401(k) and 457(b). This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to help start a new program. Position details: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams Offer guidance and support to patients and families regarding educational resources and community services Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated approach to care Stay current with research and best practices in urgent care to provide evidence-based care The schedule is a 4-day work week, 7:00a - 5:00p Compensation is $600,000 - $731,545 /year Careers at VMFH: Life on the Kitsap Peninsula - YouTube Gastroenterologist Hospitalist Physicians Lakewood | Tacoma Recruiting BC/BE gastroenterologist hospitalists to work one week on and one week off. Hours are 7a - 5p on weekdays with one night call per month. Weekdays include covering 2 hospitals and weekend coverage is 1-2 hospitals. Weekends include Friday 5p - Monday 7a. Generally, there are 23 weekday blocks and 23 weekend blocks. APP support on the weekdays. Located in the Pacific NW, the Seattle region 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. To learn more about us, visit