Open Rank Clinician-Educator without tenure, Neuromuscular Physiatrist, Division of Physiatry, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

The University of Washingtons Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Division of Physiatry is offering an outstanding opportunity for a neuromuscular physiatrist to join our faculty. This will be a full-time academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor without tenure due to source of funding which is typical of ranked faculty appointments within the department. Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate and full professors 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.

Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described inUWs Faculty Code Section 24-34.

Position FTE may be negotiable; however please note thatthe University of Washington does not sponsor part-time positions for visas or for legal permanent residence.

Anticipated start date is summer or fall 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 research and including program development.

As a member of the Division of Physiatry the successful candidate will participate in clinical practice teaching and scholarship.

The physician hired will provide clinical care in the predominantly outpatient setting seeing patients with neuromuscular conditions as a focus of interest at the UW Medical Center-Montlake campus or Harborview Medical Center. The patient population served will include individuals with motor neuron diseases muscular dystrophies neuropathies and general rehabilitation. The individual hired will conduct EMGs among other procedures. There is also the opportunity to rotate as attending on the consults service and/or inpatient rehabilitation unit at UWMC Montlake. They may provide teaching and education of trainees via clinical supervision. They may also be involved in curriculum development and teaching in our EMG course or other residency didactics.

Positive factors for consideration include but are not limited to candidates who have completed a neuromuscular medicine fellowship.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching research and service.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this position will be as follows: Assistant Professors $15000 - $20598 per month ($180000 - $247176 annually) Associate Professors $18700 - $24480 per month ($224400 - $293760 annually) Professors $23500 - $27336 per month ($282000 - $328032 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 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 relocation incentive.

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 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 Reportconsistently ranks the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine among the top 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 nations 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 department has four clinical divisions: General Physiatry Sports and Spine Physiatry Pediatric Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Psychology & Neuropsychology. Faculty provide clinical services across four UW Medicine campuses: Harborview Medical Center University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest and UW Eastside Specialty Center. More than 25 of our faculty are based at Seattle Childrens Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System which are UW Medicine-affiliated organizations. The Sports and Spine division provides care at seven clinics throughout the UW Medicine system.

We offer nationally recognized training in rehabilitation therapies and rehabilitation research through a PM&R Residency; multiple ACGME and non-ACGME fellowships and residencies in psychology physical therapy and more; postdoctoral scholarships; and four graduate degree programs: PhD in Rehabilitation Science Master in Occupational Therapy Master in Prosthetics and Orthotics and Doctor of Physical Therapy.

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.

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent
• PM&R boarded or board eligible required
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice medicine in the State of Washington

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.