Anesthesiologist Per Diem
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Tacoma, WAPer Diem$375–425/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Anesthesiologist will provide patient care at St. Joseph Medical Center, a tertiary care hospital in Tacoma, Washington, supporting a range of surgical specialties. The role joins a collaborative clinical team and emphasizes patient-centered, compassionate care and evidence-based practice. The posting requires an MD or DO, board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology, and an active Washington medical license; experience following training and EPIC experience are preferred.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an Anesthesiologist with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will join our collaborative team at St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC). SJMC is a 385 bed, Level II Trauma, tertiary care medical center in downtown Tacoma. As part of our team, you will be dedicated to improving quality, enhancing patient experience, and advancing clinical standards for those we serve.
Every day, you would be responsible for providing high-quality, expert, compassionate patient care at St. Joseph Medical Center. St. Joseph is a 385 bed, Level II Trauma, non-profit tertiary care medical center located in Tacoma, Washington, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the larger CommonSpirit Health Organization. St. Joseph supports multiple surgical specialties, including Cardiac, ENT, General Surgery, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Thoracic, Trauma, and Vascular Surgery, along with non-surgical specialties such as Diagnostic Imaging, Electrophysiology, Gastroenterology, Interventional Cardiology, Neurointerventional Radiology, and Pulmonology. The hospital is home to multiple ACGME programs and their related research activities. The Anesthesiology Department provides 24/7 support to hospital operations with a highly-collaborative team of clinicians and a dedicated Anesthesia Practice and Operations Manager, along with an integrated perioperative staff. St. Joseph’s strong community connection, supportive administration, and dedication to excellence has resulted in numerous accolades, including grades of LeapFrog ‘A’ and CMS ‘4-star,’ and recognition as a Top 10 Regionally Ranked hospital per US News.
To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, board-certified, and compassionate Anesthesiologist. 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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Surgical specialties include OB, Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Trauma, ENT as well as Gastroenterology, Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology, and NeuroInterventional Radiology.
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Stay current with research and best practices in Anesthesiology to provide evidence-based care
Job Requirements
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
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Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)
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Active Washington State Medical License in good standing
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and other 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
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2+ years experience following training
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EPIC experience
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
$375.00 - $425.00 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 757 open Anesthesiologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$375–425/hr
- US median$273–285/hr40 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $400/hr, is 43% above the US median midpoint ($280/hr) — in the top quarter of Anesthesiologist hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 757 open Anesthesiologist jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- US Anesthesia Partners61 open
- HCA Healthcare57 open
- Sentara Health35 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Anesthesiologist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (60 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 300 of the 757 open Anesthesiologist jobs (40%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 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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