Pediatrics, Rheumatology

Overview

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/Associate/Professor of Clinical Practice. The appointment is a twelve‑month, full‑time, 3‑year term starting July 2026, renewable thereafter. The faculty member will serve in a physician informaticist (PI) role while also providing pediatric rheumatology clinical care.

• Provide pediatric rheumatology clinical care (outpatient, inpatient, outreach, immunosuppressive medication management, intraarticular aspirations/injections) for 30% of time.
• Engage in teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activities for 10% of time.
• Serve as a physician informaticist for 60% of time, leading the enhancement of clinical information systems to improve patient outcomes, clinician well‑being, operational efficiency, and patient safety.
• Collaborate with clinical, IT, and administrative teams to identify, prioritize, and implement informatics projects such as order entry, clinical documentation, decision support, patient access, scheduling, AI, and digital health.
• Design, plan, and implement systems enhancements; coordinate training and user adoption; communicate with clinicians and division leaders to provide feedback and address concerns.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate knowledge of evidence‑based medical and informatics principles.

• MD, DO, or MD/DO (or foreign equivalent).
• Board‑certified in Pediatric Rheumatology.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physician in Washington state.
• Eligible to be credentialed at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
• Foreign‑trained candidates must have completed all three steps of the USMLE or equivalent.
• Experience with Epic Systems EHR, informatics leadership (e.g., Associate Chief Medical Information Officer), continuous improvement, AI tool implementation, and system redesign with successful deployment.
• Demonstrated leadership as a team member in complex settings and ability to manage, engage, develop, and direct staff.
• Published informatics‑related articles in peer‑reviewed journals (preferred).

Faculty receive base salary by rank (Assistant: $12 079–$18 119/month; Associate: $18 246–$21 896/month; Professor: $17 844–$26 766/month) and may receive additional incentive compensation from the Children’s University Medical Group practice plan. University benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and other standard faculty benefits.

Submit all materials no later than June 20, 2026 via Interfolio. Application packet must include a cover letter (≤2 pages), curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research plan, and letter(s) of recommendation.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.