Pediatrics, Cardiology

UW Medicine; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 360,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a full-time Academic Pediatric Cardiologist at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (without tenure) to lead the Cardiology Division and co-direct the Heart Center at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional clinical acumen, communication, mentorship, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion across a large, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates will hold an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent) and be board certified or eligible in pediatric cardiology.
• Experience leading large clinical, research, education, and mentorship efforts is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pediatric Cardiology Division as Division Head for UW Pediatrics and Co-Director of the Heart Center at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
• Engage in strategic planning, mentorship, and development of clinician and scientist faculty.
• Oversee clinical programs, teaching, scholarship, QI, and regional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Board certified or eligible in pediatric cardiology

Job description

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

Location

Seattle, WA

Description

The University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics and Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time academic Pediatric Cardiologist at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (without tenure) to lead the Pediatric Cardiology Division as Division Head of Cardiology for the University of Washington Department of Pediatrics and as Co-Director of the Heart Center for Seattle Children’s Hospital.

The Cardiology Division Head and Heart Center Co-Director is expected to work collaboratively across domains to advance and support the clinical, research, and educational programs of a large diverse team, to lead with excellence in clinical practice, research, education, mentorship, and to work with faculty, administration, residents, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds. This position will be expected to engage in strategic planning and mentorship, to develop clinician and non-clinician scientists, and to support commitment to fostering an equitable environment that is inclusive, humanistic and respects all facets of diversity. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, exceptional clinical acumen, superb communication skills, and emotional intelligence.

1. Faculty Development

• b. Early career faculty mentorship
• c. Coordination of an Annual Faculty Retreat
• d. Annual faculty review/meeting/letter creation
• e. Promotion process support
• f. Clinical Event Review/documentation
• g. Faculty professional coaching
• h. CEP annual oversight and review
• i. Annual reappointment review/approval

2. Leadership Collaboration and Support

• a. Engagement with Associate Division Heads
• b. Collaboration with Heart Center Co-Directors
• c. Support and oversight of clinical specialty leaders
• d. Support and oversight of research program leaders
• e. Leadership of monthly Division Leadership meetings
• f. Support and direction of our multistate regional program

3. Clinical Oversight

• a. Weekly Patient Care Conference
• b. Quarterly specialty team review
• c. Regional program oversight
• d. Telemedicine and eConsult programs
• e. Faculty clinical deployment and scheduling
• f. Balancing of clinical program growth with recruitment needs

4. Teaching

• a. Support and oversight of training program leaders
• b. Categorical and Specialty fellow interviews/recruitment
• c. Fellowship SOC
• e. Fellowship quality oversight

5. Scholarship and QI

• a. Account/budget review
• b. Quality program/mesosystem oversight
• c. Heart Center CRC and biostatistics oversight
• d. Heart Center Thematic Direction program oversight
• e. Collaboration with SCRI on program development

6. Strategic Planning

• a. Specialty programs assessment/development
• b. Regional assessment/development
• c. Growth planning
• e. Identify opportunities for regional and national collaboration
• c. Philanthropic gift account review: monthly
• d. Donor thank you notes/acknowledgements: monthly/ad hoc/annually
• e. New gift review: monthly
• f. Annual Board presentation

8. Marketing/Communications/Physician Relations

• a. Development of marketing strategy across the region
• b. Identification of clinical and academic story-lines worthy of distribution
• c. Creation of opportunities for providers and staff to connect with referring providers

9. Recruitment

• a. Faculty: UW
• b. Faculty: Regional CEP
• c. Heart Center staff hiring
• d. New faculty pro forma/business plan/UW approval

10. Finance

• a. Dept of Pediatrics: Division budget creation review/PSA
• b. Faculty clinical deployment
• d. Faculty travel and professional development funding
• e. Clinical and QI Registry vetting/approval
• f. Faculty salary negotiation around unit adjustments, retention and equity

11. Engagement/Team-Building/Reputation-Building

• a. US News and World Report data entry support
• b. All-Heart Center quarterly meetings
• c. Annual Heart Center gathering
• d. Annual faculty recognition gathering
• e. Regional referring provider presentation oversight
• f. Weekly Updates: Division newsletter
• g. Semi-annual visiting professor coordination

Appointment as a full-time Associate Professor (without tenure due to funding) or Professor (without tenure due to funding) of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience, training and achievement. Anticipated start date is Summer of 2026.

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: $30,024 - $58,334 per month ($360,288 - $700,008 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. 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 .

Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive pay through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. A candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications may be offered in an administrative supplement (ADS).

Qualifications

Eligible candidates will have earned an MD, DO or (foreign equivalent), be board certified or eligible in pediatric cardiology, have experience and qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, on the faculty scientist or clinician scholar pathway, and must be eligible for medical licensure in 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 three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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 .

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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