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Position Title

Service Line Chief — VA Puget Sound HCS — UW JOB #: AA2822
(Anesthesia Services — Veterans Health Administration)

Position Details / Job Overview

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and the University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine are seeking a mid-career academic anesthesiologist to fill a full-time position as Chief of Anesthesiology Services at the VAPSHCS Seattle and American Lake Divisions. This is an academic anesthesiologist position at the rank of Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on qualifications in the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the University of Washington. This position is without tenure. This leader will oversee activities of clinicians on the anesthesiology services at both Divisions of VA Puget Sound. Competitive candidates will have completed training in anesthesiology, be board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology (or equivalent), and have a strong background in clinical practice, research, and education. Board certification in ICU medicine is not required, but would be preferred. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in clinical operations and administration. The position will remain open until filled.

United States Citizenship is required in order to be eligible for this position. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The UW is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The VA Puget Sound Health Care System and University of Washington are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names and addresses of four references whom we can contact to: VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Attn: Bobbie Navarrete, Human Resources Management Services (S-005A), 1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. For additional information contact Debra Schwinn, MD at 206-543-2673 or dschwinn@uw.edu.

A detailed announcement and an online application is also available at USAJobs.com

Position Title

Anesthesiologist/Intensivist/Co-Director Surgical Intensive Care Unit — VA Puget Sound HCS — UW JOB #: AA2870
(Anesthesia Services — Veterans Health Administration)

Position Details / Job Overview

Department of Anesthesiology at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine in Seattle, WA are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist with subspecialty training in Critical Care Medicine to serve as the Co-Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.  This is an academic anesthesiologist position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, in either the regular or clinical track, depending on qualifications in the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the University of Washington. This position is without tenure.  The successful applicant must be board certified in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology (or equivalent) and have a demonstrated record of success in ICU management and clinical education.  Applicants will have clinical responsibility in both the operating room and ICU and must meet the qualifications for a faculty appointment at the University of Washington.  In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.  The UW is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.  The VA Puget Sound Health Care System and University of Washington are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.  

Qualified applicants are requested to send a cover letter, updated CV, and names and addresses of three references to: Attn: Erik Slover, Human Resources Management Services (S-005A), 1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. For additional information, please contact: Piotr Michalowski, M.D., Ph.D. at 206-764-2658 or piotr.michalowski@va.gov.

Position Title

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor — UW JOB #: AA2571
(General Announcement)

Position Details / Job Overview

University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine has four academic anesthesiologist positions available at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on qualifications.  Duties include the teaching of residents, fellows and medical students and supervision of clinical care team.  Anesthesia services may include general, cardiothoracic, liver transplantation, ambulatory, regional, critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, and pain management.  MD degree (or foreign equivalent)  is required.  Must be Board certified (or equivalent) or eligible in anesthesiology and in pain management (for pain faculty) and critical care (for critical care faculty).  Must obtain state of Washington medical licensure.  In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. 

Send curriculum vitae to:  Debra Schwinn, M.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Box 356540, Seattle, WA  98195-6540.  dschwinn@u.washington.edu