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Franciscan Medial Group - Seattle - CommonSpirit Health

Radiology - Physician at Franciscan Medial Group - Seattle - CommonSpirit Health

Franciscan Medial Group - Seattle - CommonSpirit Health Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington is seeking a full time BE/BC Breast Imaging Radiologist to join our care team of 28 radiologists.

We offer a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with our collegial team of dedicated providers and staff, and opportunities to teach in our radiology residency program. Additionally, we provide opportunities for clinical and quality improvement research for interested individuals.

Delivering unmatched quality and pioneering innovation defines us. What truly sets us apart is our ability to achieve it all and have fun while at work.

Position highlights:

  • 0.8 -1.0 FTE
  • No in-house call required
  • Compensation and benefits: Competitive salary, vacation, retirement, health benefits, and CME allowance.
  • Team-based approach: Collaborate to provide comprehensive screening, diagnostic, and interventional services for a wide variety of patients and participate in multidisciplinary conferences with in-house medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists and pathologists. In addition to providing care in your specialty, you have the option to read exams in other areas of radiology depending on your professional goals and training.
  • Teaching opportunities: Virginia Mason is a teaching environment and you'll have regular opportunities to precept medical students and residents.
  • Growth: Our culture provides a conducive environment for providers newly out of residency.
  • Innovation: Using the Virginia Mason Production System, our culture champions innovation through new approaches, best practice standards, and continuous improvement. This dedication ensures exceptional safety and experience for our patients and team members alike, solidifying our position as a leader in healthcare quality.

Job Requirements
  • BC/BE by the American Board of Radiology
  • Fellowship in specialty program preferred
  • Have or obtain a Washington medical license
  • DEA certificate with full prescriptive authority for specialty

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state- CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system, we excel in providing the safest and highest quality of care at our 11 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

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Pay Range
$400,000 - $450,000 /year

Market salary data for Radiologists nationally

National salary averages
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Employer-favored market

Competitive market. Focus on fit and differentiation over compensation.

Hiring leverage
Employer-favored
Wage leverage
Limited
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers, Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+3%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024