Neuro Hospitalist

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Neurohospitalist, you will join our dynamic healthcare team in Seattle, specializing in diagnosing and treating a wide array of Neurology cases, making a significant impact on their lives and families.  We pride ourselves in practicing high quality, evidence based, and patient centered medicine.

You will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of our patients and their families within Franciscan Medical Group.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, board-certified, and compassionate Neurohospitalist, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex Neurology patients, 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. 

• Our team consists of 4 other Neurohospitalist physicians.  We work a block schedule which includes both day and night shifts (12 hours)

• Our ICU has 29 beds and is a closed unit.

• Supportive team, including neuro-trained APP’s, Clinical Nurse Specialists, stroke coordination and dedicated care management.

• We are a certified comprehensive stroke center and currently treat more than 350 patients per year.  

• VMMC has achieved AHA Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus certification as well as Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus.    

• Complete neuroscience institute within the Virginia Mason system; providing treatments from surgery to rehabilitation. Strong collaboration and support with Neurosurgeons, Endovascular Neurosurgeons, Neuro-Interventional Radiologists, Intensivists, Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapists and Neurologists provide patients access to the latest in cutting edge intracranial and endovascular therapy.

• Personalized patient care, including 1:1 nursing support for acute stroke patients.

• Growing ambulatory, in-patient, tele-neurology and tele-stroke program serving as the hub to two hospitals in the region.

• Nurse driven code stroke process and rapid response. 

• Physician employed hospital and medical center where collaboration and new ideas are encouraged.

• Opportunity to practice many facets of Neurology and see a wide spectrum of neurological disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (AlS), seizure disorders, tumors of the brain and spinal cord, movement disorders, and migraine management. 

• Physician involvement in Virginia Mason’s leading process improvement work.

• Competitive compensation and complete benefits package, including relocation for those who qualify. 

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Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution

• Neurology Residency training

• Stroke fellowship training preferred

• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology

• Active or eligible license in the state of Washington

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families