The Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Associate or full Professor, WOT (without tenure by reason of funding) Interventional Cardiologist to lead the Interventional Cardiology section at the University of Washington. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34. Associate and full Professor WOT 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. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a nationally-renowned Interventional Cardiology program in an academic health system committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and cardiovascular research. The section head will work with the Cardiology Division Head and Heart Institute Medical and Surgical Directors to guide strategy and operations of the interventional and structural heart programs. They will supervise the catheterization lab directors at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC)-Montlake, UWMC-Northwest, and Harborview Medical Center and mentor the academic careers of the interventional faculty within a strong culture of innovation. There is extensive collaboration with cardiac surgeons and cardiac anesthesiologists to grow cutting-edge interventional cardiology services.

The successful candidate will perform interventional and/or structural heart procedures in the catheterization lab and see patients in the outpatient clinic or inpatient consults for interventional and/or structural procedures at UWMC. The teaching activities of this position will include didactic teaching and hands-on procedural teaching in the catheterization lab to cardiology, interventional, structural, and complex, high-risk and indicated percutaneous coronary intervention (“CHIP”) fellows.

The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) is dedicated to improving the general health and well-being of the public. In pursuit of its goals, the School is committed to excellence in biomedical education, research and healthcare. The School is also dedicated to ethical conduct in all its activities. The School is committed to building and sustaining a diverse academic community of faculty, staff, fellows, residents and students and to assuring that access to education and training is open to learners from all segments of society, acknowledging a particular responsibility to the diverse populations within our region.

The base salary range for this position will be $20,000-$41,667 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include an administrative salary supplement (ADS), and incentive through UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan. 

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, 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

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and be board certified/eligible in interventional cardiology (or foreign equivalent) and must be eligible for medical licensure in state of Washington. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of research and publication. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, a record of research and publication involving participation in clinical trials.

Candidates will be asked to upload three required documents:

1.      Cover letter – please provide a one- to two-page document which includes your area(s) of interest (consult, quality, education, etc.) if applicable

2.      Diversity statement – the University of Washington faculty strive to deliver equitable healthcare in an environment that celebrates diversity – please provide a one-paragraph statement addressing either 1) experiences with diversity in training, professional/military work, previous teaching, and service, or 2) potential to foster more equitable healthcare delivery in the Division of Cardiology

3.      Curriculum vitae

The recruitment committee will review applications in the order received.

Interested applicants may email Dr. Jordan Prutkin, Interim Head of Cardiology, University of Washington, jprutkin@uw.edu, with a brief note for initial inquiry.

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).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.