Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Clinical Practice, UW Pediatrics, Rheumatology Division

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

56d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Rheumatology, in the Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Washington, invites applications for a Clinical Practice faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Clinical Practice. The specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a twelve-month full-time basis for a term of 3 years beginning in July 2026. The initial appointment period will be 3 years, at a minimum, with eligibility for renewal thereafter. 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. The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice range: $12,079 - $18,119 per month ($144,948 - $217,428 annually), Associate Professor of Clinical Practice range: $18,246 - $21,896 per month ($218,962 - $262,754 annually), Professor of Clinical Practice range: $17,844 - $26,766 per month ($214,128 - $321,192 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. Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in pediatric rheumatology clinical care in the outpatient, inpatient, and outreach settings, as well as immunosuppressive medication management and intraarticular aspirations/injections. The successful candidate will spend 30% time in the clinical setting, 10% time in administrative and scholarly pursuit including teaching and mentoring, and 60% time in a physician informaticist (PI) role. Clinical effort may be reduced, commensurate with grant funding. As a physician informaticist (PI), the faculty member will drive the enhancement of clinical information systems, with a core focus on initiatives that enhance patient outcome and experience, boost clinician well-being, improve operational efficiency, and elevate the quality and safety of patient care. In the PI role, the candidate will collaborate across a broad spectrum of departments—from providers and other clinical staff, to IT and administrative teams—to identify and prioritize informatics projects. In the PI role, the faculty will report to the Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) with respect to IT responsibilities. As PI, they will lead the design, planning, and implementation of enhancements for clinical information systems that improve provision of patient care. This includes initiatives related, but not limited, to: order entry; clinical documentation; medical records; clinical decision support; patient and family access to information; clinical databases; patient scheduling systems; artificial intelligence; and digital health. Additional PI functions include collaboration with IT Enterprise Clinical Applications teams to identify user technology and EHR needs, design and implement enhancements and changes, and promote widespread acceptance and utilization of clinical information systems. Participation in training design and delivery in collaboration with the IT Clinical and Business Applications Training team. The PI role is to communicate regularly with clinicians and division leaders about informatics initiatives and provide a forum for feedback and concerns about clinical information systems or workflows.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or MD/DO combined (or foreign equivalent)
• Board-certified in Pediatric Rheumatology
• Currently licensed as a physician or eligible for licensure in Washington state
• Eligible to be credentialed to practice at Seattle Children’s Hospital
• Successful completion of all 3 steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent (for foreign medical graduates seeking H-1B visa sponsorship)

Nice To Haves

• Interests in informatics training
• Clinical informatics board certification
• Experience with Epic Systems EHR
• Experience as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer or equivalent role
• Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement and informatics principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidenced-based medical principles
• Published informatics-related articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with vetting and/or implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare
• Experience with clinical systems and process re-design with direct responsibility for successful system implementation

Responsibilities

• Engage in pediatric rheumatology clinical care in the outpatient, inpatient, and outreach settings.
• Provide immunosuppressive medication management.
• Perform intraarticular aspirations/injections.
• Drive the enhancement of clinical information systems with a focus on patient outcomes, clinician well-being, operational efficiency, and quality/safety of patient care.
• Collaborate with various departments (providers, clinical staff, IT, administrative teams) to identify and prioritize informatics projects.
• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of enhancements for clinical information systems.
• Collaborate with IT Enterprise Clinical Applications teams to identify user technology and EHR needs, design and implement enhancements, and promote system utilization.
• Participate in training design and delivery.
• Communicate regularly with clinicians and division leaders about informatics initiatives and provide a forum for feedback on clinical information systems or workflows.
• Manage, engage, develop and direct staff, and show demonstrated leadership experience as a team member in a complex setting.

Benefits

• Paid time off (equivalent of one month per year)
• Compensation provided by the University may provide eligibility for University benefit determinations and calculations.
• Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
• Incentive through Children’s University Medical Group practice plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level