The Center for Digestive Health (CDH) is a priority service line created in 2021 for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.  The goal of CDH is to build a nationally and internationally recognized, fully-integrated, destination program for patients with digestive health concerns.  Key pillars of the Center are team-based multidisciplinary care, quality, seamless access, and education.  

The Center for Weight Management's bariatric surgery program is a key service within the Center for Digestive Health.  Bariatric surgery is offered at three locations at St. Francis Medical Center in Federal Way, Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, and St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.  Our surgeons at St. Francis Hospital perform more robotic-assisted surgeries than any other hospital in the country. The Federal Way and Seattle bariatric programs are accredited through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. This designation is awarded to a small percentage of facilities across the nation and acknowledges our commitment to providing safe, quality and specialized care for our bariatric patients.  Our Silverdale location is in the process of receiving their accreditation. 

Requirements include:

• Doctorate Level Psychology Degree
• Board Certification
• Washington State License in good standing

Employment with Franciscan Medical Group includes:

Competitive compensation model and comprehensive benefits which include health, dental, vision, full malpractice coverage, CME, personal time off, and a 401(k)retirement plan with employer match. Relocation Assistance is available.

A Stunning Place to Call Home!

We are based in the Pacific Northwest at the heart of the stunningly beautiful Puget Sound region of Washington State. Our main support offices are located in Tacoma, with clinics and hospitals in King, Kitsap and Pierce counties. Here we enjoy mild weather and stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. The Puget Sound communities offer award-winning arts, cultural, and sporting events with national recognition. A region of economic and cultural diversity, The Puget Sound is a great place to work, play and raise a family.

Additional Responsibilities:

-Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times

-Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times

-Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines

-Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members

-Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

All staff are expected to support and demonstrate our system's Values include:

Compassion

• Care with listening, empathy and love. Accompany and comfort those in need of healing.

Inclusion

• Celebrate each person’s gifts and voice. Respect the dignity of all.

Integrity

• Inspire trust through honesty. Demonstrate courage in the face of inequity.

Excellence

• Serve with fullest passion, creativity and stewardship. Exceed expectations of others and ourselves.

Collaboration

• Commit to the power of working together. Build and nurture meaningful relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Consistent with our Core Values, we are EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Employers. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health.  CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 700 care sites across 21 states. In FY 2018, Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health had combined revenues of $29.2 billion and provided $4.2 billion in charity care, community benefit, and unreimbursed government programs. Learn more at www.commonspirit.org

We are based in the Pacific Northwest at the heart of the stunningly beautiful Puget Sound region of Washington.  Here we enjoy mild weather and stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. The Puget Sound communities offer award-winning arts, cultural, and sporting events with national recognition. A region of economic and cultural diversity, The Puget Sound is a great place to work, play and raise a family.  Learn more about our region and the different communities here!

Placement of new hires will be in the listed range based on factors such as education, training, and experience.  The compensation amounts listed may also include productivity, quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position and FTE status.

The posted compensation range is a reasonable starting salary estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Amounts listed may include productivity, quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives as applicable to the position.  CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Full-Time Status:

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you and your family with benefits that include medical/dental/vision/pharmacy, FSA, retirement plans, life insurance, time away, well-being programs, and more!

Per Diem Status: Includes malpractice coverage and eligibility to contribute to our 401(k) plan.