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Neuro Hospitalist

Employer
CommonSpirit Health
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Closing date
Nov 28, 2025
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Specialty
Neurology
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Research
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.


Responsibilities
Description

Neurohospitalist

Location: Tacoma, WA

Organization: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Position Type: Full-Time

 

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, a part of the Pacific Northwest Division of CommonSpirit, is actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurology physician to join our esteemed Neurohospitalist team in Tacoma, WA.

 

Position Overview

We are a well-established and busy neurohospitalist group located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our group consists of 4 Neurology physicians and one ARNP. We work a block schedule, Monday-Monday followed by a week off. The shifts are either 7a-5p or 5p-7a and there is no call outside of the shifts. We practice general inpatient Neurology including ICU coverage, stroke care and other neurological problems. Candidates must be comfortable and proficient in reading EEG’s. The practice is a blend of hands on patient care and also virtual care with other surrounding hospitals. Candidates must be hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated to providing superior patient care.

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.

 

#HEC

 

Hospital Overview

St Joseph Hospital is a 375 bed, Level II Trauma Center located in Tacoma. There is 24/7 in house neurohospitalist coverage. St. Joe’s has a 16 bed Neuro ICU and has received the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Quality Achievement Awards, including Stroke Gold Plus, from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Additionally, SJMC is certified as a comprehensive Stroke Center.

 

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 Northwest’s 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.


Equal Opportunity

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 


Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:

    MD or DO, Board Certified/Board Eligible (must become BC within the first two years of employment)

    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.


Pay Range
$124.29 - $184.78 /hour

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