UW Asst/Assoc Professor(WOT) Pediatric Sports Medicine Service Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

The University of Washington Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and Seattle Children’s Hospital have an outstanding opportunity for a full-time pediatric orthopaedic surgeon to specialize in pediatric sports medicine. This position includes an academic appointment in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine at the University of Washington. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank, dependent upon qualifications and both without tenure (WOT).

The current sports program at Seattle Children's Hospital includes 2 surgeons, 7 non-operative sports physicians, 3 dedicated sports advanced-practice providers, 6 in-clinic athletic trainers, 26 athletic trainers staffing local high schools and dedicated sports research staff. This new recruit will work with the current team to further develop the clinical, programmatic and academic vision for the sports program, which has been designated a growth area for Seattle Children's Hospital.

Other responsibilities will include resident and fellow education, medical student teaching, and the development of a busy clinical practice. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to develop a robust program in clinical, education methodologies or basic science research. The successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent clinical care encompassing a broad spectrum of pediatric sports medicine surgery with a high degree of professionalism.

Salary

Overall compensation is a combination of base salary plus other compensation. The base salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor (WOT) rank is $30,834 - $34,167 per month ($370,008 - $410,004 annually) and the base salary range for this position at the Associate Professor (WOT) rank is $36,106- $43,502 per month ($433,272 - $522,024 annually). Both ranges are commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

This salary 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent), be board certified in orthopaedic surgery and have completed a sports medicine fellowship (or foreign equivalent) and must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.

Application Instructions

Please upload your CV, cover letter, diversity statement and contact information for three references.