Pediatrics, General Pediatrics

UW Medicine; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington invites applications for a 1.0 FTE leadership position as Associate Professor or Professor on the Clinical Practice Track in the Division of General Pediatrics, with an anticipated start in Winter 2026.

The Medical Director for the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic will lead quality improvement, health equity initiatives, and integrated primary care development across OBCC campuses, reporting to department and hospital leadership.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates will have earned an MD, DO or foreign equivalent, board certified or eligible in pediatrics.
• Experience and qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinic operations and align with OBCC, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the Department of Pediatrics.
• Oversee the quality and efficiency of care delivered by all providers at the clinic.
• Review and improve clinic operations, including business functions, faculty support and patient safety.
• Supervise faculty GME site lead and ensure educational goals for students, residents and faculty.
• Collaborate on innovative clinical programs to advance health equity and integrate needs in primary care.
• Oversee physician recruitment, orientation, grievances and scheduling in collaboration with medical coordinators.

Skills

Leadership

Medical supervision

Quality improvement

Health equity

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

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

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Oct 13, 2025

Description

The University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics and Seattle Children’s Hospital invites applications for a 1.0 FTE leadership position as Associate Professor or Professor on the Clinical Practice Track. Rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Anticipated start date Winter 2026.

In addition to clinical work, teaching, scholarship, and service are integral to all Clinical Practice positions. The initial appointment period will be three years, at a minimum, with eligibility for renewal thereafter. Faculty on the clinical practice track hold multi-year 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. Clinical Practice track appointments are not eligible for tenure.

The successful candidate will assume the role of Medical Director for the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC Central and Othello campuses) and provide medical leadership including quality improvement, health equity innovation, integrated health services, clinical program development, and advancements in resident education and engagement.

The Medical Director will be expected to work closely with other OBCC leadership and departmental and hospital administration to:

• Assure that the policies and the practice of patient care, teaching, and research in the clinic are consistent with the needs and goals of OBCC, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the Department of Pediatrics.
• Oversee the quality and efficiency of care delivered by all providers assigned to the clinic.
• Review and improve clinic operations, including business functions, faculty support, revenue, marketing, personnel issues, conflict resolution and patient safety.
• Supervise faculty Graduate medical education site lead at clinic. Ensuring that medical students, residents and faculty meet stipulated educational goals, follow University of Washington School of Medicine specific guidelines. Supervise precepting faculty.
• Collaborate in design and implementation of innovative clinical programs that advance health equity, and focus on care for children with social and medical complexity, and integrate medical, dental, social, and behavioral health needs in primary care.
• Oversee physician recruitment, orientation, grievances and escalations. Further oversight responsibilities include physician deployment, templates and schedules (in collaboration with medical coordinators)
• In collaboration with the APP supervisor ensure physician and APP alignment and equitable management.

The base salary range for this position will be: Clinical Associate Professor $16,667 - $22,500 per month ($200,004 - $270,000 annually), Clinical Professor $19,167 - $26,667 per month ($230,004 - $320,004 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. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan.

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

Qualifications

Eligible candidates will have earned an MD, DO or (foreign equivalent), be board certified or eligible in pediatrics, have experience and qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor 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.

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

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