Overview 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.
Responsibilities Description
OB/GYN Market Leader
Location: Tacoma, WA
Organization: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Position Type: Part-Time (.46 FTE)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health , a part of the Pacific Northwest Division of CommonSpirit, is actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Board Certified OB/GYN physician to join our esteemed team as the Interim Leader for our Hospital based Obstetrical & Gynecologic Services.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for providing physician leadership in OB/GYN professional practice with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health s (VMFH) Hospitals and the professional standards of the clinical disciplines. An incumbent is accountable for clinical quality, patient safety and engagement of clinical care providers and is also expected to foster an environment in which teaching, research, and quality improvement are supported. The hospital Medical Director of OB/GYN serves as Medical Director overseeing subspecialized divisions of hospital based OB/GYN Services.
In partnership with the Hospital OB/GYN administrative leader, the Medical Director of OB/GYN will participate in setting the overall direction, goals, and objectives and shall provide input regarding key strategic, clinical, and operational issues for the OB/GYN services . In collaboration with the leaders of the Departments of OB/GYN , and the hospital CMO s, this leader is responsible for providing the leadership to achieve consistent, high-quality care within all OB/GYN VMFH hospital programs, services, and facilities.
Job duties require considerable knowledge of the specialized principles and practices related to the management of an OB/GYN practice and the ability to evaluate and make viable recommendations for improving health care delivery system(s) and enhancing organizational effectiveness and efficiency.