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Seattle, WA

University of Washington & Seattle Children's Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington’s Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine have an outstanding opportunity for a full-time academic Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in Pediatric Spine.
Contact Info: Amanda Schwanz
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98145
Email: amands4@uw.edu
Phone: 206-734-7979
Website: https://apply.interfolio.com/114935
Practice Type: Academic Appointment
Pediatric Focus: Spine ( > 75% Pediatrics)
Training Requirements: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent), be board certified (or board eligible) in Orthopaedic Surgery and have completed a fellowship (or foreign equivalent) in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. 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).
Date Available: Flexible start date in 2023.
Reason for Job Opening:
Additional Information: Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington’s Department of
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine have an outstanding opportunity for a full-time
academic Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in Pediatric Spine. Appointment
will be made at the Assistant Professor level (without tenure due to funding). This
position includes an academic appointment in the Department of Orthopaedics and
Sports Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Responsibilities
include participation in the pediatric spine program, assisting with general pediatric
orthopaedics and pediatric orthopaedic trauma, resident and fellow education, medical
student teaching, and clinical or basic research. In addition, the successful candidate
will be expected to develop a busy clinical practice encompassing pediatric orthopaedic
spine conditions, as well as a robust program in clinical or basic research. This position
has a flexible start date in 2023. Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year
appointments that align with a 12-month 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.

Please upload your curriculum vitae, a cover letter, contact information for three
references and a diversity statement here: https://apply.interfolio.com/114935