Department Chair - Medicine

Job Summary

The Department of Medicine Chair at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health leads the organization, oversees, and delivers clinical care in various specialties across an extensive integrated healthcare system and referral network.

Responsibilities

• Establishes the Department’s vision, objectives, and initiatives in alignment with VMFH’s strategy.
• Advocates for departmental requirements while ensuring congruence with VMFH’s broader strategic priorities.
• Collaborates with System Leaders to manage the Department of Medicine across all domains, fostering an academic and executive leadership model.
• Develops and enforces system-wide clinical care pathways, workflows, and quality initiatives, ensuring providers adhere to best practices.
• Oversees the recruitment and retention of high-quality, culturally aligned providers, actively participating in the hiring and onboarding process.
• Drives accountability for performance metrics, including productivity, patient satisfaction, quality, and evaluates division chiefs and other physician leaders within the Department.
• Provides coaching, mentorship, and professional development for division chiefs and medical directors.
• Participates in counseling and corrective actions regarding provider behavioral or quality-of-care issues.
• Works with the Physician Enterprise Chief Medical Officer and administrative partners to develop an annual strategic plan for the Department that includes specific initiatives to achieve growth and quality objectives.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. The organization remains deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities it serves. With a comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health continues to expand its reach and services. The team is dedicated to delivering top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities and contributing to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.