**Overview** Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a leading health system in Washington state. Formed by the integration of two outstanding health systems — CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason — Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers a wealth of convenient hospital, clinic and care locations in western Washington. With more than 18,000 team members and staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provides expert, compassionate medical care at 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites throughout the Puget Sound region. **Responsibilities** **Advanced Practice Provider - Surgery (Colorectal/HPB):** Franciscan Surgical Associates at St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. You will work with our colorectal and HPB surgeon and patients. Monday-Friday with built in admin time. No call other than during clinic hours. Core components of this position include: + First Assist on surgery procedures including robotic surgery + Clinic duties for new and established patients and post-op appointments + Inpatient hospital rounding and patient management + Consultations, discharges, managing order, patient history, and surgery prep **Qualifications** Requirements include: + Graduate from a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program + Candidate must have at least two years surgical experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. + Licensed in the state of Washington as a P.A or ARNP by the time of employment + Certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner + DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority + Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association **Pay Range** $61.45-$88.70 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.