When you walk through the doors of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you'll immediately sense the energy and purpose that comes from working within one of Washington state's most respected healthcare organizations. Formed through the strategic integration of two outstanding health systems – CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason – this organization represents the perfect synthesis of community-focused care and academic-level excellence.
As part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems, you'll have access to resources and opportunities that rival major academic medical centers while maintaining the personal connections and work-life balance that make community practice so rewarding.
The organization's commitment to innovation is evident everywhere, from the pioneering Virginia Mason Production System (the first healthcare adaptation of Toyota's quality management principles) to the world-renowned Benaroya Research Institute advancing autoimmune disease research.
This isn't simply a healthcare employer – it's an organization that consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible in patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes. Your practice will be supported by systems and protocols that have saved the organization $12–15 million while earning recognition as a Leapfrog Group Top Hospital and consistent quality awards.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health operates as the dominant healthcare presence in western Washington, with an impressive network offering unmatched convenience for patients and physicians alike.
Your practice will be supported by decades of investment in safety, quality, and technology. The Virginia Mason Production System has revolutionized healthcare quality, and the system-wide Epic EMR enhances communication and efficiency across sites.
St. Joseph Medical Center, your primary clinical site, is a Level II trauma center offering a dynamic clinical environment with over 366,000 ED visits and nearly 68,000 discharges annually.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health commits over $304 million annually to community benefit programs including free, subsidized, and reduced-cost healthcare. The organization is mission-driven, focusing on human dignity, social justice, and care for the most vulnerable.
Programs such as Melanin and Medicine exemplify the organization's commitment to health equity and youth career pipelines for underrepresented communities.
Your role will directly support these equity goals by providing local, specialized cancer care for historically underserved populations. This is more than a clinical role—it's a chance to shape lives and close access gaps in communities that need it most.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is where clinical excellence, financial security, and purpose converge. Here, you'll practice meaningful medicine while building lasting relationships in a system that empowers, supports, and values your career.
