Pediatrics, Cardiology

Go Huskies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 271,000 - 494,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor to serve as Director of the Cardiac Cross-sectional Imaging Program within Pediatric Cardiology. The appointment is full-time with a twelve-month service period and a start anticipated for November 2026.

The successful candidate will join a large, diverse department, with responsibilities spanning clinical care, teaching, and research, and will collaborate with Seattle

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Completed pediatric residency and a categorical fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Completion of a 4th year advanced imaging fellowship training.
• Board certified or eligible (or foreign equivalent) in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Must be currently licensed as a physician or eligible for licensure as a physician in Washington state.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership as Director of the Cardiac Cross-sectional Imaging Program and oversee non-invasive imaging.
• Develop national reputation in clinical excellence and research in cross‑sectional imaging.
• Mentor faculty and trainees to support scholarly work and clinical care.
• Ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and safety of cardiac CT/MRI procedures and images.
• Engage in teaching, research and service for UW faculty and partners.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Mentoring

Research leadership

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO

Pediatric Cardiology fellowship

4th year advanced imaging fellowship

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Pediatrics, Cardiology

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Description

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor to serve as the Director of the Cardiac Cross-sectional Imaging Program with an anticipated start date of November 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 a twelve-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.

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.

The successful candidate will be expected to

General expectations as Director:

• Provide excellent communication and team management to collaborate with physicians, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Develop a national reputation in both clinical excellence and research in the field of cross-sectional imaging.
• Develop expertise in research methods as well as a successful research career and mentor faculty and trainees in scholarly work.
• Ensures the accuracy, quality, and appropriateness of all cardiac CT/MRI procedures and images. This includes overseeing quality assurance programs for cardiac CT/MRI in conjunction with radiology partners.
• Lead initiatives to improve cardiac CT/MRI performance, implement new processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop strategic plans for the cardiac CT/MRI program in collaboration with the division of cardiology, heart center, radiology and hospital, including business development and marketing, while tracking market trends and growth opportunities.
• Supervise, mentor, and train a multidisciplinary team of physicians, trainees and administrative staff.

General expectations for non-invasive imaging:

• Engage in clinical activities in a wide range of non-invasive cardiac imaging modalities.
• Perform and interpret imaging and physiologic data needed to understand underlying pre and postoperative simple and complex cardiac congenital pathologies in neonates, and children
• 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.

Clinical Care:

• Participates in outpatient, inpatient cardiology and consultation.Provides excellent clinical care and in the process, supports safe, efficient and high-quality services.
• Ensures appropriate coordination and integration with other services in the care of their 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
• Maintains professionalism with regards to billing, documentation, conference attendance and collaboration with peers, trainees, staff, patients and families.

Research:

• Significant scholarship activities focused in cross-sectional imaging.
• Demonstrates expertise in research methods with a successful research career as well as experience mentoring faculty and trainees in scholarly work.
• Identifies opportunities and actively participate in scientific investigations and collaborations.
• Maintains academic productivity commensurate for rank and for the Clinician-Scholar.

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 fellow.
• 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 Imaging

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.

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

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:

• Must have MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Must have completed pediatric residency and a categorical fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Completion of a 4 th year advanced imaging fellowship training is required.
• Board certified or eligible (or foreign equivalent) in Pediatric Cardiology
• Must be currently licensed as a physician or eligible for licensure as a physician in Washington state.

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.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

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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 .