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Form of workVirginia 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. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Virginia Mason Medical Center is fulfilling our vision of transforming healthcare by hiring in our collaborative cardiothoracic team. We have an opportunity for a full time advanced practitioner in desirable Seattle, Washington. Join an innovative team whose members appreciate work/life balance, their team and the patients they serve.
Our providers say they come to Virginia Mason for the reputation of high quality care and they stay for the teamwork and relentless focus on patient experience and outcomes.
Virginia Mason Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgery is a 3 surgeon practice looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join our team of 3 PA's.
Daily responsibilities include first assisting adult cardiac surgery, including Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, and managing patients in the hospital, both critical care and telemetry units. The majority of time is spent in the OR and hospital. Bedside procedures based on interest and experience. Occasional clinic responsibilities may be involved.
Call responsibilities:
Weekends- every 4th weekend for inpatient rounds, and on-call for OR and inpatient calls (NOT in-house)
Weeknights- 1 night/week, NOT in-house, on-call for OR and inpatient calls
Qualifications
1+ years experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery is preferred. This includes experience with Endoscopic Vein Harvesting and Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care.
ARNP
- Washington State Registered Nurse License and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License are required for this job.
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers may be required depending on the position, as well as prescriptive authority.
- Advanced background in nursing; an understanding of anatomy, physiology, histology, and pharmacology; and strong interpersonal and counseling skills.
- Certification by specialty area as well as work experience in specialty area may be required, depending on the position.
- ACLS required
- BLS required
OR
Physician Assistant-C
- This position requires Certification as a Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority in the State of Washington.
- ACLS required
- BLS required
Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.
As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:
- Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
- Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA
- Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan
- Short and long term disability programs
- Employer paid life insurance
- 401a and 403b retirement programs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Pay Range
$62.24 - $90.24 /hour
