MD / Rheumatology / Washington / Permanent / Rheumatologist Opportunity - American Lake (Tacoma), WA

Rheumatologist

The VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and the University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, are searching for a board-certified academic rheumatologist who will hold a full-time clinical faculty position as the UW at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level (without tenure), based at the VAPSHCS in Seattle, WA.

Job Description

• Participate in the running and maintenance of the American Lake Rheumatology Clinic.
• Interact with medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as primary care providers while attending on rheumatology and rheumatology outpatient clinic.

Requirements

• Must have an MD and be board certified in rheumatology.
• Must have US citizen status. Non-citizens will only be considered if there is no qualified US citizen. Individuals on J1 visas cannot be appointed to the UW faculty.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Practice evidence-based medicine without the hassle of high malpractice premiums and associated overhead costs.
• Utilize the most sophisticated Integrated Electronic Medical Records network with centralized patient registration and billing.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, 26 vacation days, 10 federal holidays, and 13 sick days annually.
• A comprehensive Federal Benefits package including malpractice, life, health, 401K, CME, etc.
• An unmatched work/life balance and very high quality personal and professional life.

Community Overview

Seattle has quietly grown from a far-flung port city not registering on too many radar screens to being nationally recognized as one of the most livable cities in the US. This recognition is based on criteria such as a critical mass of advanced technology, diverse economic sectors such as agriculture, services, manufacturing, and international trade, superior educational and health care, public safety, a well-educated workforce, quality of life, and the international outlook of its people. The popularity of Seattle's natural and cultural amenities epitomizes the attraction of the Northwest, though the city now faces the challenge of preserving its livability under the pressure of increasing residential and tourist populations.