Job Details

The University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is offering an outstanding opportunity for up to 5 physiatrists to join our faculty in the Division of Sports & Spine. These will be a full-time academic appointment as Professor of Clinical Practice. The primary responsibility for faculty in the Clinical Practice Track is clinical care. Clinical care responsibilities involve the care of individuals with a range of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions including sports and spine problems. There is an expectation for clinical teaching, scholarship, and service. 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.

Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34.

Position FTE may be negotiable.

Opportunity may be available for medical director or other director assignments in the Division of Sports & Spine and/or elsewhere in the Department.

Anticipated start date is Spring or Summer 2026, but other dates may be considered.

We offer a collaborative and multidisciplinary academic environment. Opportunities will be available for building an academic career that includes teaching, scholarship, and program development.

As a member of the Division of Sports & Spine, the successful candidate will participate in clinical care activities, teaching, and scholarship.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for these positions will be $282,000 - $385,008 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 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 the 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 any of the following: incentive through UW Physicians (UWP), moving allowance, or administrative supplements related to any medical director or other administrative roles assigned.

For physicians whose practice plan compensation makes them eligible for separate benefits beyond those outlined in the general Benefits Information section below, detail about the potential additional benefits may be reviewed at https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is nationally recognized for outstanding research, clinical care and education and has a long history as a regional center. US News & World Report consistently ranks the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine among the top ten programs in the country. The Department has an exceptional record of successful extramural research funding and interprofessional collaboration and offers rich opportunities for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and learning.

We are among the nation’s leading recipients of research and training funding from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, including the TBI and Burn Model Systems grants. We have a long history of innovative clinical and research programs, strong research infrastructure, active mentoring of junior faculty and a rich network of potential clinical and research collaborators among faculty within and outside our department.

The UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is committed to continually building an inclusive culture; has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and believes that diversity fosters excellence.

Seattle is one of the most scenic and livable cities in the United States.

Qualifications

Degrees (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent)

Licensed or license-eligible to practice medicine in the state of Washington

Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Spine and General MSK expertise

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 foreign equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Part-time positions will not be eligible for visa or permanent residence sponsorship.

Application Instructions

Please upload the following required documents via this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/177504

CV

Cover letter: To include statements of interest/experience in clinical care, research, and teaching, and responsive to the described duties

Diversity statement: To reflect your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a broadly construed manner as evidenced in course content, student admissions, hiring practice involvement, community service, etc.

Teaching statement: To describe your teaching interests, accomplishments, and potential to contribute to teaching activities within and external to the University of Washington

Contact References: Five (5) professional references we may contact during the recruitment process. One must be an administrative person. Include name, title, organization, email, and phone. (They will not be asked to submit letters.)

Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days and thereafter until the position is filled. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, contact email ahrrehab@uw.edu, Attention: Professor of Clinical Practice