Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (without tenure), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, Fetal Non Invasive Imaging
Position Overview
Organization: Pediatrics, Cardiology
Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (without tenure), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, Fetal Non Invasive Imaging
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington is seeking an open rank faculty position as full-time Assistant Professor (without tenure by reason of funding), Associate Professor (without tenure by reason of funding) or Full Professor (without tenure by reason of funding) on the Clinician Scholar pathway to join the Division of Cardiology. Academic rank at the time of appointment is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Anticipated start date is Summer/Fall 2023.
General expectations:
- Perform clinical responsibilities in a wide range of non-invasive cardiac imaging modalities, including transthoracic, transesophageal, 3D-echo and strain. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, clinical expertise with a research focus in Fetal Echocardiography
- 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 equally in the non-invasive imaging cardiology call service.
- 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 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 shared 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 Morbidity and Mortality 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
- 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.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professors MD $16,535 - $24,803 per month ($198,420 - $297,636 annually), Associate Professors MD $19,719 - $29,578 per month ($236,628 - $354,936 annually), Professors MD $25,495 - $38,242 per month ($305.940 - $458,904 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. Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).
Assistant Professors are eligible for 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.
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.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have earned an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent).
- Board eligible/certified in Pediatric Cardiology with 4th year advanced fellowship training in advanced imaging is required.
- 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 a 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.
Instructions
Interested applicants should submit via Interfolio, a current curriculum vitae, a personal cover letter and statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion (i.e.,diversity statement).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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