University of Washington - Department of Radiology

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Radiology

Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (WOT) in Pediatric Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital

Position Details

Position Description

The Department of Radiology in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle is recruiting for one full-time (100% FTE) faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor without tenure (WOT) by reason of funding, commensurate with experience, to join the department with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate Professors WOT and full Professors WOT 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.

Clinical responsibilities include patient care in computed tomography, diagnostic radiology, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, CT/PET, and ultrasound, with an emphasis in body or cardiac imaging. Additional responsibilities include teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows, contribution to weekly interdepartmental clinical conferences, quality assurance and continuous process improvement, engagement in academic and research activities, and assigned administrative duties. All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Seattle Children’s is a 407 bed medical regional center; over 136,000 pediatric imaging examinations per year are performed across all modalities within the Hospital and associated outpatient clinics. Successful applicants will join our 20 pediatric diagnostic faculty, 3 pediatric interventional radiologists, and 3 advanced practice providers, participating in the ongoing education of 4-5 fellows and 6-9 residents. We are a quaternary care, multidisciplinary pediatric hospital with all our exams interpreted by dedicated pediatric radiologists. There are opportunities to subspecialize in various areas that align with individual interests, including nuclear medicine, cardiac, fetal, body, neuroimaging, and musculoskeletal imaging. We also have work-from-home options for many services, with each faculty member provided with an at-home computer with diagnostic monitors. The institution is committed to clinical and research excellence, and pediatric radiologists are encouraged and supported in clinical and basic research efforts. Compensation and fringe benefits are competitive.

The base salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank will be $40,026–$51,849 per month ($480,312–$622,188 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The base salary range for this position at the Associate Professor rank will be $41,565-$57,034 per month ($498,780-$684,408 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The base salary range for this position at the Professor rank will be: $50,293-$61,232 per month ($603,516-$734,784 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.

This position is incentive eligible through the physicians practice plan, which has historically ranged from about $20,000 - $70,000 with a median of about $45,000 over the past two years, in addition to the base pay. There are also opportunities to perform additional clinical work for extra compensation, receiving a productivity supplement in addition to the aforementioned base salary and incentive pay.

Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. In addition, currently there is a generous annual educational fund of $5,000 to support academic work, including purchase of books, computer equipment, and software subscriptions. These funds may also be used for membership dues, and to pay for meeting expenses such as registration fees, travel, and lodging.

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. For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CUMG-Benefits-Summary-for-recruiting.pdf.

Additional highlights of the benefits package include eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), UW-subsidized Montessori-based daycare options, and the availability of additional tax-advantaged retirement account options, such as a 457b in addition to a 403b and health savings account. Last but not least medical license dues and DEA fees are covered by the University and Children’s Hospital.

The University of Washington (UW) is the nation’s top public educational and research institution. The School of Medicine has been ranked second in the world, among the top two recipients of federal research grants. Our hospitals consistently rank among the very best for patient care in the nation, as does the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for cancer care delivery. The UW Department of Radiology is internationally recognized as dynamic, progressive, and high impact in the field of Diagnostic Imaging. Our academic enterprise complements the clinical, teaching and research activities of one of the nation's leading healthcare delivery enterprises.

Seattle is a cosmopolitan city set in a dramatic backdrop of water, forests and mountains. It is famous for its vibrant downtown neighborhoods and many cultural strengths – consistently ranked among the top urban areas for quality of life. Our staff enjoy outstanding benefits, strong support for professional growth, and an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and artistic pursuits.

Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• M.D. or D.O., or foreign equivalent, in medicine
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Washington State
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Pediatric Radiology fellowship
• Possess, or eligible, for an American Board of Radiology (ABR) Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Pediatric Radiology
• Excellence in academic achievement as demonstrated by a record of scientific presentation and/or publications
  
  

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.

Instructions

Please upload the following required forms as part of the application process: Updated CV and a Letter of Interest or Cover Letter of no more that two pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences. Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Address Inquiries To

Ramesh Iyer, M.D.

Professor and Director of Pediatric Radiology

Seattle Children’s Hospital

4800 Sand Point Way NE

Seattle, Washington, 98105

E-mail: riyer@uw.edu

Web site: http://www.seattlechildrens.org

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