Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor, Pulmonary

Hutch and the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM), Department of Medicine at UW. Fred Hutch and UW faculty engage in service, research, and teaching. This position will focus primarily on ambulatory clinical care of patients with prospective lung cancer at a world-renowned comprehensive cancer center. We seek a highly motivated individual committed to patient care and advancing the mission of the center through additional administrative, research, and teaching opportunities. The Fred Hutch has comprehensive pulmonary diagnostic facilities, including a state-of-the art procedure suite for bronchoscopy with navigation and EBUS capabilities as well as a full-service Pulmonary Function Laboratory. Additionally, UW-Montlake has a full-time bronchoscopy suite and advanced robotic bronchoscopy and EBUS capabilities. Specifically, this individual will focus on directing and expanding our lung nodule program and building our advanced bronchoscopy program. The position will encompass lung cancer screening, lung nodule management, and the performance of procedures to diagnose lung cancer. The primary, annual appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch. The position will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and the Division Head of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Anticipated Start Date: February 2027 (flexible) Responsibilities Key responsibilities of this position include serving as the director of the Lung Cancer Early Detection and Prevention Clinic (LCEDPC) and performing advanced bronchoscopic procedures to facilitate lung cancer diagnosis. The LCEDPC serves as the multi-disciplinary lung nodule management and advanced bronchoscopy clinic for the UW and Fred Hutch. Clinical responsibilities related to these two key responsibilities will be to expand LCEDPC volume and capabilities using novel software programs to identify and track pulmonary nodules, and to perform advanced bronchoscopic procedures including navigational and robotic bronchoscopy in addition to radial EBUS and routine diagnostic bronchoscopies. This position will also contribute to the evaluation of patients in the Fred Hutch Pulmonary Consult Clinic. The Pulmonary Consult Clinic manages clinical concerns of pulmonary complications of malignant disease and therapy. The Fred Hutch Pulmonary group is committed to providing outstanding patient care, advanced by cutting edge research trials in the field of lung cancer diagnostics and lung complications after stem cell transplantation and cancer therapies. This position will also involve participation in the administrative, research, and instructional activities of the Clinical Research Division and the UW PCCSM Division. A candidate with an interest in QI and developing clinical services to meet the growing need for pulmonary consultative services will be an asset to the division. There is opportunity for the candidate to conduct clinical research with existing comprehensive clinical databases and ongoing prospective studies. Teaching responsibilities involve oversight of PCCSM Fellows during their outpatient clinical rotation or continuity clinics, and lectures at various FHCC conferences targeted for Hematology/Oncology faculty and mid-level providers. The position will involve significant interaction with colleagues in Infectious Diseases, Heme/Onc and Marrow Transplantation, as well as PCCSM colleagues across the UW enterprise. This position will be based at the South Lake Union main campus but may require the incumbent to participate in inpatient consultative services at UWMC-Montlake. Qualifications Qualifications: Applicants must have: MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent) Completion of a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) eligible or certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (or foreign equivalent)Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record in clinical care with a primary focus on the evaluation and management of patients with pulmonary nodules and expertise in the performance of advanced bronchoscopic procedure to facilitate lung cancer diagnosis. Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following: Letter of interest addressed to McGarry Houghton, MD Curriculum vitae One-page personal statement discussing their training, clinical activities, career goals and reflecting a commitment to Fred Hutch values and mission as well as dedication to fostering a culture and environment of compassion and excellence. Mentorship and Training statement* List of three (3) references (references will only be contacted after discussing with the applicant). *Mentorship and training statements should address the following prompt: "What is your mentorship philosophy and approach, and what has informed them? Please describe specific actions you have taken or plan to take to create a collaborative and effective training and mentorship environment in which all trainees and staff can thrive." The annual base salary range for this position is $352,375.00 to $377,476.00 for faculty hired at the Clinical Associate Professor rank, and $367,046.00 to $412,926.00 for faculty hired at the Clinical Professor rank. Pay for Faculty positions is based on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. This position is eligible for relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonus. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. As a Fred Hutch employee, you will be eligible for paid benefits including a comprehensive medical and dental plan, term-life insurance coverage and disability insurance. Your domestic partner and eligible dependent(s)/children may be eligible for insurance coverage and employee-paid supplemental life insurance is also available. You will be allotted 22 vacation days per year. Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.