Neurology - Physician at Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle - CommonSpirit Health summary: A board-certified neurologist with stroke fellowship training providing comprehensive neurological care within an integrated Neurosciences Institute. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, teaching medical residents and students, and participating in clinical research and conferences. Located in the Pacific Northwest, the position offers comprehensive benefits and a collegial work environment in a high-quality healthcare system.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Position Overview
The Neurology Department at Virginia Mason consists of 11 Neurologists who care for patients that cover the spectrum of all neurologic disease. As part of the Neurosciences Institute, we integrate care and are co-located with neurosurgery, neuropsychology, neuro-physical medicine and rehabilitation, and the inpatient neuro-hospitalist service. We pride ourselves in creating a collegial and enjoyable work environment that includes bi-monthly journal club, neuro-radiology conference, neurovascular conference, neuro-oncology tumor board, and research with affiliation with the Benaroya Research Institute. As a teaching hospital, we have Internal Medicine residents that rotate, as well as, an affiliation with the University of Washington with rotating medical students at our downtown location. Resources include a PhD research program manager, clinical pharmacist, RN case management, and a social worker. Call is shared between all of the Neurologists.
Our group serves in one of the most rapidly growing areas in the country. Living in the Puget Sound Region provides for active city life, but still offers plenty of outdoor adventures. You can choose between city living and the suburbs.
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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.
Benefits
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
Relocation assistance, if eligible
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
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!
Job Requirements
Qualifications/ Requirements:
BE/BC in Neurology
Stroke fellowship training
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
BLS required
Where You'll Work
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.
Pay Range
$120.19 - $141.83/hour
Keywords: neurology, stroke fellowship, patient care, clinical research, medical education, neurosciences, board certified, hospitalist, multidisciplinary team, neurologic disease