Gastroenterologist Physician
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Lakewood, WAFull-time$594–732K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Gastroenterology Physician joins Franciscan Medical Group in Tacoma, Washington, providing patient care through comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers. The role offers a four-day work week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $594,462–$731,545 per year, with a guaranteed 12-month salary, starting bonus, relocation assistance, and retirement plans.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Gastroenterology Physician, you will join our dynamic healthcare team in Tacoma, Washington. We are dedicated to improving quality, enhancing patient experience, and advancing clinical standards for those we serve. We treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries with compassion, speed, and clinical excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love making an immediate impact on patient health, you will fit right in.
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 patients and their families within Franciscan Medical Group.
To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, licensed, and compassionate 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 collegial and supportive environment.
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Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients
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Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams
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Offer guidance and support to patients and families regarding educational resources and community services
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Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated approach to care
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Stay current with research and best practices in urgent care to provide evidence-based care
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The schedule is a 4-day work week, 7:00a - 5:00p
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Compensation is $594,462 - $731,545 /year
We are offering a guaranteed salary (12 months), a starting bonus and relocation assistance. Retirement plans include both 401(k) and 457(b).
Job Requirements
Required
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BC/BE in gastroenterology
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Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of Washington
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Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for the specific practice
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Strong clinical skills and experience diagnosing GI type issues
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
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Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients and families
Preferred
- One year of experience is preferred
Where You'll Work
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.
Pay Range
$594,462 - $731,545 /year
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 551 open Gastroenterologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$594–732K/yr
- US median$450–627K/yr250 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $663K, is 18% above the US median midpoint ($563K) — in the top quarter of Gastroenterologist salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 16 open Gastroenterologist jobs in Washington and 551 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Education
- 268 of the 551 open Gastroenterologist jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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