Teaching Associate/Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Position Overview
Organization: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Title: Teaching Associate/Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington is committed to an inclusive environment and to reducing inequities in patient care through education, research, leadership and excellence in clinical care. We strongly believe that diversity enriches training, scientific discovery and promotes the best healthcare.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) at the University of Washington is dedicated to the health and well-being of women and their babies. As a regional leader, we offer highly specialized care and educational programs for women and families with health conditions or special challenges that may complicate pregnancy and birth. Our MFM physicians provide care for mothers with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and diseases of the heart, kidneys, lungs and immune system and mothers with complex multifetal pregnancies and pregnancies with fetal anomalies and/or genetic disorders. They provide prenatal screening and diagnosis of suspected fetal anomalies and genetic conditions.
The Division of MFM has an outstanding opportunity at the level of Teaching Associate to join our team at the Maternal Infant Care Clinic at the University of Washington Medical Center. This is a full-time, 12 month (July 1 - June 30) academic position on a yearly appointment with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2021. This individual would serve as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). The successful candidate would have experience working with high risk patients, clinical teaching experience, and be able to work collaboratively with our MFM faculty to provide full scope ARNP clinical services for high risk pregnant women and their developing babies.
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with educational background, experience, and career goals.
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, a Recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.
Qualifications
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse Licensure for ARNP, Physician Assistant Licensure or foreign equivalent.
- Graduate Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or accredited PA program and licensure as an ARNP, PA-C or foreign equivalent.
- Nationally certified ARNP/PA-C with DEA.
- Experience working with high risk patients and clinical teaching experience.
- Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in patient care.
The University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Candidates will be expected to provide medical services at the University of Washington affiliated hospitals, train residents and medical students, and make academic contributions to the field.
Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a current CV electronically through Interfolio. Inquires can be sent to Ms. Bowden at bowdec@uw.edu.
Cover letters should be addressed to:
Edith Cheng, M.D., M.S.
Professor and Division Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine
University of Washington
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.
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).