Nephrologist

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a vital and expanding team at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive group in Seattle at Virginia Mason Medical Center, serving our downtown medical center and regional clinics, all dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general nephrology care to a diverse patient population in both outpatient clinics and through an inpatient consultative service.
• Manage a busy inpatient service primarily at Virginia Mason Medical Center, a destination center for advanced cardiac services and home to a Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including other nephrologists, allied health professionals, medical assistants, and clinical support staff, to optimize patient outcomes.
• Engage in learning opportunities, including continuing medical education, teaching, and professional growth, with leadership prospects based on your skills and interests.
• Maintain thorough and accurate patient records.
• Work within a team that prioritizes physician wellness and values the engagement of both staff and patients.
• Contribute to our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of our patients, focusing on quality outcomes and innovative care delivery models.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
• Active, unrestricted license in the state of Washington by start date
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority
• Strong clinical diagnostic and therapeutic skills in both ambulatory and inpatient settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care throughout the patient journey

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical nephrology practice (fellowship training is standard, but if they prefer post-fellowship experience, we'd add "at least one year post-fellowship experience in Nephrology")]
• Familiarity with transplant nephrology or advanced cardiac patient care is a plus.

Benefits

• Bonuses Offered: Productivity, Quality, Relocation, Sign-on
• Loan Repayment: None
• Visa Sponsorship: Not Applicable
• Remote: No
• Category: Physician
• Recruiter Name: Julie Johnson
• Recruiter Email: julie.johnson548@commonspirit.org
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Pay and Recognition

• Compensation ranges from $340,000 - $400,000/year.
• We are offering a competitive compensation model that incentivizes clinical productivity, teamwork, and the highest quality care. This position has an attractive benefits package including medical malpractice coverage and a commitment to work-life integration.

External Hires

• Qualified candidates must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen.
• Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• 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, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.