Neurology Physician

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington is actively recruiting a full-time (1.0FTE) Neurohospitalist to join a growing inpatient team dedicated to serving the needs of patients with acute neurological disease. We are a leading certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Virginia Mason has been providing stroke care since 2011 and currently treats more than 350+ patients per year. Our Neurohospitalists are part of a robust team of Neurosurgeons, Endovascular Neurosurgeons, Neuro-Interventional Radiologists, Intensivists, Hospitalists, Respiratory Therapists and Neurologists providing patients access to the latest in cutting-edge intracranial and endovascular therapy.

Practice highlights

• Our team consists of 4 other Neurohospitalist physicians. We work a block schedule which includes both day and night shifts (12 hours)
• Our ICU has 29 beds and is a closed unit.
• Supportive team, including neuro-trained advanced providers, clinical nurse specialists, stroke coordination and dedicated care management.
• VMMC has achieved AHA Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus certification as well as Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
• Complete neuroscience institute within the Virginia Mason system; providing treatments from surgery to rehabilitation.
• Personalized patient care, including 1:1 nursing support for acute stroke patients.
• Growing ambulatory, in-patient, tele-neurology and tele-stroke program serving as the hub to two hospitals in the region.
• Nurse driven code stroke process and rapid response.
• Physician employed hospital and medical center where collaboration and new ideas are encouraged.
• Opportunity to practice many facets of Neurology and see a wide spectrum of neurological disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (AlS), seizure disorders, tumors of the brain and spinal cord, movement disorders, and migraine management.
• Physician involvement in Virginia Mason's leading process improvement work.
• Competitive compensation and complete benefits package, including relocation for those who qualify.

• BE/BC in Neurology
• Stroke fellowship training preferred
• Able to obtain a medical professional license in the State of WA
• Able to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice
• BLS required

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.