The Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery within the University of Washington School of Medicine is recruiting for one full-time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (ARNP/PA) at the rank of Teaching Associate on a 12-month service period (Jul 1 ? Jun 30), with an estimated start date in Summer 2025. Teaching Associates hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms.  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.

The successful candidate will be incorporated into the inpatient and outpatient team caring for colorectal surgery patients at the UW Medical Center Montlake Campus. The ARNP/PA will provide comprehensive clinical care to patients in the pre-, peri-, and post-operative phases of care in the inpatient and outpatient setting, with inpatient care the position?s primary responsibility. The ARNP/PA will provide care for patients of five different colorectal attendings as part of a team of residents, medical students, and enterostomal nurses. Patients in the inpatient setting will be predominantly those with colorectal pathologies including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis who undergo surgery. The ARNP/PA will also have the opportunity to independently staff an outpatient clinic of new and established patients.

The base salary range for the position will be: $10,834 - $15,391 per month ($130,008 - $184,692 annually) commensurate with years of experience as a licensed ARNP or PA. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Other compensation associated with this position may include payments for vacancy coverage or premiums for factors such as acuity, nights, call should they apply to service. 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.

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at:  https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf

Requirements for the ARNP include:

·       Current and valid Washington State Registered Nurse licensure, current and valid state Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure with prescriptive authority

·       Masters Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, and

·       National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or certification-eligible

Requirements for PA include:

·       Current and valid state Physician Assistant licensure

·       Certification as a Physician Assistant or certification-eligible

Candidates should submit their application via Interfolio with cover letter, current CV, and contact information for three professional references.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

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