What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicine, Cardiology position at UW Medicine?
University of Washington : Academic Personnel : School of Medicine : Medicine : Cardiology
Location
Seattle, WA
Open Date
October 1, 2024
Description
The University of Washington (UW), Department of Medicine / Division of Cardiology is currently recruiting 4 general cardiologists to be primarily based at the University of Washington Medical Center- Montlake (UWMC-Montlake), Harborview Medical Center (HMC), South Lake Union (SLU) and / or Eastside Specialty Center (ESC) at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, on the Clinical Practice Track . Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34. Positions are available effective March 1, 2025 though the specific start date is negotiable.
Outpatient clinic is expected to be at the ESC, HMC, or SLU campuses and inpatient service at either UWMC-Montlake or HMC. If the applicant has expertise in Cardio-oncology, outpatient clinic would be at SLU. In addition to clinical work, teaching, scholarship, and service are integral to all Clinical Practice positions. Teaching will include inpatient attending with Cardiology fellows and internal medicine residents, including bedside and didactic teaching, as well as opportunities in the outpatient clinic and echocardiography labs. 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.
Compensation
The base salary range will be : $19,166-$41,667 per month, 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 administrative salary supplement (ADS), incentive through UW Physicians practice plan, and other categories that may be applicable, including payments for nights, call, holiday / weekend shift coverage.
The successful candidate must have an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent), medical licensure in the state of Washington and Board Eligibility or Certification in Cardiovascular disease (or foreign equivalent) by the start date of employment.
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.
Application Instructions
Candidates will be asked to upload three required documents :
- Cover letter – please provide a one- to two-page document which includes your area(s) of interest (consult, quality, education, etc.) if applicable.
- Diversity statement – the University of Washington faculty strive to deliver equitable healthcare in an environment that celebrates diversity – please provide a one-paragraph statement addressing either 1) experiences with diversity in training, professional / military work, previous teaching, and service, or 2) potential to foster more equitable healthcare delivery in the Division of Cardiology.
The recruitment committee will review applications in the order received.
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.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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Salary : $19,166 - $41,667
