"Associate Professor WOT or Professor WOT (Chief of CT Anesthesia) - Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine"

Position Description

The University of Washington School of Medicine invites nominations and applications for the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Division Chief in the University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine (UW APM). This is an Associate- or Full-Professor-level clinical position with protected time for administrative duties and academic endeavors. This position will have a reporting line to the UW APM Chair and will work closely with all UW APM vice chairs, division chiefs. This effort includes all clinical, education, research, and administrative operations within the division.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to lead a nationally recognized division, drive clinical excellence, advance research initiatives, and foster educational growth. The Division Chief will oversee all aspects of adult cardiothoracic anesthesia, working collaboratively with departmental and institutional leadership to ensure the highest quality of perioperative care, research, and training.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
2. Oversee the provision of anesthetic care for adult cardiac (including robotic), thoracic, complex vascular surgeries, heart and lung transplantations, minimally invasive structural heart interventions, and advanced electrophysiology procedures.
3. Maintain and enhance the division's reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.
4. Lead faculty recruitment, mentorship, and professional development efforts within the division.
5. Foster collaborations with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, and critical care medicine to advance multidisciplinary patient care, research, and quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
6. Support and enhance the division's contributions to education and training, including the ACGME-accredited Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship program and the CTA residency rotation.
7. Promote faculty engagement in clinical and translational research and facilitate external funding opportunities.
8. Collaborate with perioperative leadership to optimize workflow, efficiency, and resource utilization in the cardiothoracic operating rooms and non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) locations.
9. Engage in national and international leadership activities, representing the University of Washington in professional societies, conferences, and research initiatives.

Positive Factors for Consideration

• A record of academic achievement and leadership in clinical care, education, and research in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team, mentor faculty, and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• A history of successfully securing research funding and contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
• Active engagement in national and international professional societies related to cardiothoracic anesthesiology and/or echocardiography.
• Experience in the implementation of QI initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Expertise in healthcare systems management, process optimization, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support high-quality perioperative outcomes.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic medicine and clinical practice.

Why Join Us?

The Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology is nationally renowned and known for its excellence in cardiac imaging, cutting-edge cardiac anesthesiology practices, and its integral role in structural heart imaging and care. Our faculty are at the forefront of perioperative echocardiography, guiding complex cardiac procedures and advancing the field through pioneering research and education.

The division plays a crucial role in multidisciplinary collaborations with cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, and critical care medicine, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes and advancing innovations in cardiac anesthesia. With a well-established fellowship program and a robust clinical and research infrastructure, the division continues to shape the future of cardiothoracic anesthesiology.

Faculty at the University of Washington benefit from an outstanding professional environment, including opportunities for academic advancement, collaboration with world-class colleagues, and access to cutting-edge resources. The institution provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits packages, and professional development support to help faculty thrive in their careers.

Beyond work, Seattle is a vibrant, culturally rich city, offering world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, Seattle provides unparalleled access to outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports in the nearby Puget Sound, Cascade Mountains, and Olympic National Park. The city's thriving tech industry, diverse communities, and commitment to sustainability make it an exciting and fulfilling place to work.

About the UW Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

The University of Washington is an internationally recognized leader in medical education, clinical care, and research. Likewise, the UW Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, founded in 1960 by Dr. John Bonica, is ranked among the leading academic departments in the country. With 245 clinical and research faculty members, 90 staff members, and 115 affiliated clinical faculty, we are one of the largest departments in the UW School of Medicine. Our education program oversees 112 residents (the School of Medicine's second largest residency program) and 38 postdoctoral scholars and ACGME fellows.

Visit the UW Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine's website at https://anesthesiology.uw.edu/about/welcome-from-the-chair/ to learn more about our missions.

Appointment Details

A full-time faculty appointment will be at the Associate or Full Professor rank (without tenure due to funding). Salary and academic appointment at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. Associate and Full Professors 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. The base salary range for this position will be: Associate Professor $33,843 - $34,181 per month ($406,116 - $410,172 annually) or Professor $35,657 - $37,151 per month ($427,884 - $445,812 annually) commensurate with experience, qualifications, and specialty or as mandated by a US 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. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive pay through the UWP practice plan and an administrative salary supplement for administrative service as Division Chief, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology. Compensation provided by the UWP practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plan, see the link for additional benefits that may be available - for UWP: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is March 2026 or soon thereafter.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification (or eligibility or foreign equivalent) in Anesthesiology.
• One year of Fellowship training and board certification (or equivalent) in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
• National Board of Echocardiography certification in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (Advanced PTEeXAM).
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Washington.
• To be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Instructions

Interested, qualified individuals should provide: 1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) a statement describing your commitment and contributions to promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career. For questions, confidential inquiries, or to request a copy of the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Division Chief job description, please contact: Sheri DeWitt (sgoto@uw.edu).

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).