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Clinical Assistant Professor, Physiatrist with expertise in Sports and Spine Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Sports & Spine


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School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Rehabilitation Medicine

Title: Clinical Assistant Professor, Physiatrist with expertise in Sports and Spine Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Sports & Spine


Position Details


Position Description

The University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine invites applications for musculoskeletal physiatrists with expertise in sports and spine medicine to join our Division of Sports & Spine. This will be a full-time, clinical track appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenured). This position would have an annual service period of 12 months (July 1-June 30) renewed annually, and the successful candidate may begin as soon as August 2023, although other dates may be considered.

The base salary range for this position will be $14,166 - $19,417 per month ($169,992 - $233,004 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 UW Physicians (UWP) 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 UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other compensation associated with this position may include any of the following: incentive through UW Physicians (UWP), moving allowance, relocation incentive.

For physicians whose practice plan compensation makes them eligible for separate benefits beyond those outlined in the general Benefits Information section below, detail about the potential additional benefits may be reviewed at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf.  

Based at UW Medicine’s Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium, as well as at Harborview Medical Center, this position practices in a collaborative and multidisciplinary academic environment. Clinical emphasis will be on a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on non-operative sports and spine care in an outpatient setting, including clinic visits, peripheral joint and spine injections, EMG & NCS, and MSK Ultrasound/Injections. The successful candidate also will provide teaching and training to residents and fellows in the clinic setting and will be expected to participate in didactic teaching sessions.

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

The Sports & Spine division in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is a well-established group practice, with 16 faculty members across several clinic locations. We provide the highest quality patient-centered care, with each faculty member offering a unique contribution to the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.  

US News & World Report consistently ranks the University of Washington among the top five Rehabilitation Hospitals in the country. We are among the nation’s leading recipients of research and training funding from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, including the TBI and Burn Model Systems grants. We have a long history of innovative clinical and research programs, strong research infrastructure, active mentoring of junior faculty and a rich network of potential clinical and research collaborators among faculty within and outside our department. 

The University of Washington and Department of Rehabilitation Medicine are committed to continually building an inclusive culture and to reducing inequities in patient care through education, research, leadership, and excellence in clinical care. We strongly believe that diversity enriches training and scientific discovery, fosters excellence, and promotes the best healthcare.   

The Seattle-Tacoma/South Puget Sound region is widely recognized as one of the most desirable locations in the United States to live and work, with a wide spectrum of cultural, educational, and sporting events, and with year-round recreational opportunities. 

Qualifications

  • MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
  • Must be eligible for full medical licensure in the state of Washington
  • Board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Successfully completed fellowship training in sports medicine or spine/pain
  • Experience with procedures including but not limited to peripheral joint and spine injections
  • Expertise in rehabilitation medicine, with strong clinical experience

This work requires strong collaboration with treatment team members, including the surgical spine team. 

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 foreign equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Instructions

Please upload the following required documents via this link:

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Diversity statement that reflects your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced broadly in such areas as course content, hiring practice involvement, community service, etc.
  • Names and addresses of four professional references who may be contacted by the committee for inquiries 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. 

For questions about the position, email ahrrehab@uw.edu. Subject: Sports Medicine Physiatrist (UWMC-HMC) - RMI 20230123-02. Attention: Dr. Janna Friedly, Search Committee Chair.

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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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.

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