Physician Internal Medicine St. Joseph

As our Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician, you will join our dynamic health-care team at St. Joseph Medical Center. located at our flagship hospital in Tacoma, WA. We specialize in diagnosing and treating family medicine patients, making a significant impact on their lives and families.

Every day 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 within Franciscan Medical Group.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, BC/BE, and compassionate Family Medicine Primary Care Physician, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases, alongside strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegiate and supportive environment.

• Provide comprehensive, longitudinal primary care to adult patients (18+), including preventative wellness, acute illness management, and chronic disease management
• Perform routine physical exams, annual check-ups, and screenings, providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle modifications
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests (laboratory, imaging, EEGs) and interpret results to formulate evidence-based treatment plans
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including specialists, nurse care coordinators, and social workers to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care
• Offer guidance, counseling, and education on wellness, disease management, and medication adherence to patients and their families
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed medical records, utilizing EPIC appropriately
• Provide and document direct treatment for patients, including ordering medications, referrals, and following up on specialist consultations
• Participate in primary care division activities, including peer review programs, quality metric improvement, and policy development
• Option of working 5 - 8 or 4 - 10 hour work days per week
• Compensation ranges from $261,962 - $376,164 /year

We are offering a guaranteed one-year salary, wRVU productivity, and an annual bonus incentive. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance is available

Tacoma, WA:

If you love the Pacific Northwest lifestyle but want a city that feels more grounded, authentic, and affordable than the major tech hubs, Tacoma is likely one of the best places in the region to call home.

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Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted license in the state of Washington
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for the specific practice
• Strong clinical diagnostic skills in an ambulatory setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all ages of patient

Preferred

• At least one year of Internal Medicine Primary Care experience

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional health-care, 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.