Intensivist Nocturnist

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.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is seeking a Critical Care Nocturnist physician to join our well-established team in Tacoma, WA. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a supportive, patient-centered, closed ICU model environment. Enjoy a collaborative medical community, access to advanced technology, and the ability to shape your own practice with a healthy work-life balance.

As a Critical Care Nocturnist, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Base Salary: $504,000 for 140 night shifts (7PM - 7AM) annually.

• Attractive Extra Shift Compensation (optional):

• $3,600 per additional 12-hour night shift.

• $3,000 per additional 12-hour day shift.

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000.

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000.

• CME Allowance: $5,000 annually.

• Retirement Savings: Generous 401(k) with employer match.

Additional Information about becoming a Critical Care Nocturnist with us:

• On-Site Role: This is a 100% on-site position at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.

• Collaborative Closed ICU Model: Practice within a closed ICU model, working closely with a dedicated Critical Care APP.

• Flexible Scheduling: We require a minimum of 35 shifts per quarter. Our scheduling is designed to accommodate your preferences.

Compensation: $504,000 /year.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include direct patient care, involvement in unit operations and leading daily multidisciplinary rounds. Positions are available to work at a single site or at multiple sites. The successful candidate will have a genuine desire to be part of a collaborative, quality driven team with a commitment to providing evidence-based care to the patients we serve.

• Board Certification: ABA or ABIM in Critical Care. Combined Pulmonary and Critical Care board certification is highly desired.
• Candidates boarded in Emergency Medicine will be considered
• 2+ years of experience
• Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice
• Authorized to work in the United States.  We are not offering Visa support assistance for this position.

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