Assistant Professor WOT, Pediatric Rehabilitation Physiatrist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Position Overview
Organization: Rehabilitation Medicine
Title: Assistant Professor WOT, Pediatric Rehabilitation Physiatrist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Pediatrics, is offering an outstanding opportunity for a pediatric physiatrist to join our faculty. This will be a full-time academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor without tenure due to source of funding, which is typical of ranked faculty appointments within the department. 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. Position FTE may be negotiable.
Anticipated start date is September 1, 2026, but other dates may be considered.
We offer a collaborative and multidisciplinary academic environment. Opportunities will be available for building an academic career that includes teaching, research, and including program development.
The successful candidate will participate in clinical responsibilities including serving as the attending physician on the inpatient rehabilitation unit and the outpatient rehabilitation clinic and other subspecialty or multidisciplinary clinics, caring for the full spectrum of general rehabilitation patients. There will be expected travel to regional clinics in the Puget Sound area and outreach clinic within the Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana & Idaho (WWAMI) region. Participate in covering the weekend and holiday attending rounds at Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH). Share on-call coverage including inpatients, outpatient calls and baclofen pump call. May supervise trainees and may have the opportunity to participate in research activities.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position will be $15,000 - $20,598 per month ($180,000 - $247,176 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 CUMG practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through CUMG practice plan or a moving allowance or relocation incentive, if applicable.
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.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
US News & World Report consistently ranks the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine among the top ten programs 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.
Seattle Children’s is a 350-bed hospital committed to family centered care, patient safety, teaching and research. It serves as the primary pediatric hospital for the Seattle metropolitan and Puget Sound areas as well as the tertiary referral center for the Pacific Northwest states including Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. The Rehabilitation Medicine program at Seattle Children’s operates a 12-bed inpatient unit, a robust consult service, as well as general and specialized outpatient rehabilitation clinics.
Qualifications
- Must have an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent)
- Must be board certified in Rehabilitation Medicine and either also (a) be board certified in Pediatrics or (b) have subspecialty certification in Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Licensed physician with a history of medical practice in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- Eligible to practice medicine in the 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 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 about your experiences in helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service. In a 1-page statement, please detail their experiences or plans for supporting the success of patients, personnel, and/or students from all backgrounds.
- Names and addresses of five professional references who may be contacted by the committee for inquiries. One must be an administrative person.
Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days and thereafter until the position is filled. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
For questions about the position, contact email ahrrehab@uw.edu, Attention: Assistant Professor WOT, Pediatric Rehabilitation Physiatrist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine - RMI 20250729-01
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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
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
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