Assistant, Associate or Full Professor without tenure - UW Pediatrics Non-Invasive Imaging

University of Washington Health System; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 271,000 - 494,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington in Seattle is inviting applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor without tenure in UW Pediatrics Non-Invasive Imaging. The appointment is 12 months, with multi-year possibilities and potential for ADS.

Responsibilities include teaching, research, and clinical work in non-invasive cardiac imaging across ages. The successful candidate will join a large, affiliated department and may have duties at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Qualifications

• Earned an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent).
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Completion of a 4th year fellowship training in advanced imaging.
• Must be currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure in the State of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical work, teaching and scholarly activity in non-invasive imaging.
• Perform non-invasive cardiac imaging modalities (transthoracic, transesophageal, 3D-echo, strain, fetal, cross-sectional).
• Interpret imaging data to understand complex pediatric cardiac pathologies.
• Serve as attending physician in the Echocardiography Laboratory at Seattle Children's Hospital.
• Timely completion of echocardiogram interpretation and reporting with communication to referring providers.
• Participate in task forces and committees as requested by leadership.

Education

MD or DO (or foreign equivalent)

Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Cardiology

4th year fellowship training in advanced imaging

Current medical license in the State of Washington

Job description

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor without tenure - UW Pediatrics Non-Invasive Imaging

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Pediatrics, Cardiology

Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor without tenure - UW Pediatrics Non-Invasive Imaging

Position Details

Position Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, full Professor with the anticipated start date of September 2026. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for an academic 12-month appointment. (Assistant Professors are eligible for a 3-year term eligible for renewal beginning July 1, 2029)

Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate and full Professors hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professors $22,589 - $27,336 per month ($271,068 - $328,032 annually), Associate Professors $26,661 - $31,974 per month ($319,932 - $383,688 annually), Professors $32,858 - $41,175 per month ($394,296 - 494,100 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan.

Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Please see additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CUMG-Benefits-Summary-for-recruiting.pdf.

Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative duty supplement (ADS).

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following responsibilities:

• Perform clinical work, teaching and scholarly activity in non-invasive imaging.
• Perform a wide range of non-invasive cardiac imaging modalities, including, transthoracic, transesophageal, 3D-echo, strain, fetal and cross-sectional imaging.
• Performance and interpretation of imaging and physiologic data in order to understand or diagnose complex cardiac congenital pathologies in neonates, children and adults.
• Serves as an attending physician in the Echocardiography Laboratory at Seattle Children's Hospital.
• Timely completion of echocardiogram interpretation and reporting of results with appropriate communication to referring providers.
• Participates in task forces and committees as requested by the applicable service line or Seattle Children’s Leadership.

Clinical Care:

• Participates in outpatient, inpatient cardiology and consultation. Provides excellent clinical care and supports safe, efficient and high-quality service.
• Ensures appropriate coordination and integration with other services in the care of patients.
• Engages with consultants and other providers in a multi-disciplinary model of care.

Planning:

• Works with administrative and clinical leaders to support quality and performance improvement to ensure that program goals are attained.
• Participates in task forces and committees, as applicable to Service line or Seattle Children’s leadership.

Regulatory:

• Supports timely review of any patient safety events
• Responds in a timely manner to physician or patient related feedback or complaints.
• Supports legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participates regularly in physician variability documentation and IAC conferences to maintain lab accreditation.
• Supports and participates in M&M program and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Provides input to continuing education activities designed to maintain and enhance competencies.
• Timely and punctual billing and documentation.
• Regular conference attendance. Clear and collegial collaboration with peers, trainees, staff, patients and families.

Research:

• Significant scholarship activities focused in non-invasive imaging.
• Provide research and scholarly mentorship of faculty and trainees.
• Identifies opportunities and actively participate in scientific investigations and collaborations.
• Maintains academic productivity commensurate for rank and for the Clinician-Scholar track

Education:

• Supports cardiac clinical educational programs for sonographers, medical students, residents, fellows and nursing.
• Provides advanced clinical and research training for non-invasive cardiac imaging fellows.
• Participates and contributes to quality improvement projects and/or curriculum development

Candidates will be considered across a range of interests in pediatric cardiology and non-invasive cardiac imaging modalities, including, transthoracic, transesophageal, 3-D-echo, strain, fetal and cross-sectional imaging.

As the second largest Department in the UW School of Medicine, Pediatrics has twenty-one clinical divisions with approximately 1,400 academic appointments, including approximately 650 paid faculty members, 134 residents, 70 ACGME fellows, 230 staff employees and over 600 volunteer/affiliate faculty and continues to grow each year. The Department of Pediatrics is a close affiliate of Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH) and Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI). Faculty members appointed in the Department are located at various institutions (including Seattle Children’s, UW Medicine, and FHCC) and are part of the Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) clinical practice plan.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Earned an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent).
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Completion of a 4th year fellowship training in advanced imaging.
• Must be currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Washington

In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all 3 steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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