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About Franciscan

Franciscan Health System is a comprehensive health care organization located in Washington state. Our organization consists of full-service hospitals, a primary and specialty care medical group, same-day surgery centers, hospice and palliative care services, occupational health and physical therapy clinics and centers for advanced medicine featuring state-of-the-art technology.

We are a non-profit, faith-based organization affiliated with Denver-based Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest non-profit health care organizations in the United States. We employ approximately 6,500 employees and have a medical staff of approximately 1,400 members. Franciscan is a member of the Washington State Hospital Association and is the recipient of the Washington State Quality Award for performance excellence. Our hospitals are also the exclusive providers of inpatient care for Group Health Cooperative enrollees in the South Puget Sound.

Since the Sisters of St. Francis founded St. Joseph Hospital in 1891 (now St. Joseph Medical Center), our organization has grown with the enduring goal of fulfilling the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of those it serves, as emphasized in our mission and values.

At Franciscan Health System, we have the expertise to heal the body, and the compassion to care for the heart, mind and spirit. We bring this combination of technology and tenderness, healing and humanity, to every patient and every procedure every day.

We Do Not Discriminate
Franciscan Health System is committed to excellence every day as part of our healing ministry. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admission, treatment or participation in our programs, services and activities.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
As an equal opportunity employer, Franciscan Health System is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of relations with our employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, disability or veteran status.

For advanced medicine and trusted care, turn to Franciscan Health System.

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