Physician - Section Head - Ped's General Surgery

MultiCare Health System; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 346,000 - 482,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Surgeon to join a thriving team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to children. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, collaborating with top-tier professionals in a supportive environment. You'll be instrumental in shaping clinical practices and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a mission-driven focus and a commitment to innovation, this position promises not only professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients and their families.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee-centric work environment

Access to cutting-edge research and innovation

Qualifications

• Board certified in Pediatric Surgery or related specialty.
• Licensed in WA and holds DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Directs medical care and participates in policy development.
• Oversees quality improvement and utilization management activities.

Skills

Pediatric Surgery

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Patient Care Management

Education

Board Certification in Pediatric Surgery

Licensed in Washington State

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.

Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE: .1, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's is seeking a board certified Pediatric surgeon and leader to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive group practice in Washington. This position includes work in the Children's Hospital along with outpatient clinics. Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you'll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.

Essential Functions

• Directs the professional medical care rendered by physicians and APPs in the Hospital in accordance with established Medical Staff Bylaws; all Department Rules and Regulations; and Hospital/Outpatient Surgery policies and procedures specific to ambulatory care.

• Actively participates in the development, maintenance and periodic review of policies, procedures and protocols within the subspecialty ensuring evidence-based care of inpatients and outpatients.

• Participates in clinical practice guideline, pathway, protocol, and order set development.

• Assists as needed with the resolution of patient care problems such as, but without limitation, patient access to care, emergencies and professional medical disputes involving patient care.

• Plays a key role in quality improvement and utilization management activities related to patient receiving relevant care services from Hospital in all settings (ambulatory, emergency, inpatient ward, pediatric and neonatal ICU, operating room)

• Attends and participates in such Hospital and Medical Staff Committees as are necessary to carry out the duties as Medical Director, including [Pediatric collaborative meetings, monthly Pediatric combined operations meetings, relevant Pediatric sub-committees, medicine, surgery, and perioperative service committees.

• Participates in peer review and selection process of new physicians as requested.

• Supports and participates in activities to ensure compliance with meaningful use requirements and patient electronic medical records.

• Oversees the process of relevant care delivery and transition of care.

• Assures the adequate coverage of pediatric relevant services.

• Actively participates in performance measurement and process improvement activities, including the following:

• Assumes professional, consultative, organization and administrative responsibility for resource utilization management.

• Chairs any relevant local Pediatric Committee meetings

• Attends any relevant Collaborative meetings and participates or delegates subgroup activities to appropriate department members

• Cooperates and supports all regulatory/compliance statutes as may be required of the Hospital

• Proactively works with physicians and administration to develop, implement and monitor cost saving initiatives

• Cooperates and works collaboratively with Hospital Quality Personnel

• Works to oversee and facilitate collaborative care delivery among all physicians and APPs care.

• Conducts rounds to assess the appropriate level of bed placement for patients with active relevant diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in one of the relevant medical specialty, including but not limited to Pediatric Orthopedics, Pediatric General Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery or Pediatric Otolaryngology

• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment

• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority

• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Mission-driven:Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
• Award-winning:Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune
• Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
• Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
• Employee-centric:MultiCare is consistently ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes
• Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views
• Explore our services atmarybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $346,000.00 - $482,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.