University of Washington, Department of Medicine
Associate or Full Professor WOT Program Head Palliative Care
University of Washington, Department of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) invite nominations and applications for the Fred Hutch Palliative Care Program Head. The position will be dual appointed with a primary faculty appointment in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and a secondary appointment in one of the following UW departments, based upon the board certification(s) of the successful applicant: Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, or Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The position reports to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and the Department Chair/Division Head of the appropriate UW Department/Division, according to the applicants board certification.
Responsibilities and Expectations The incumbent will provide strategic leadership with a strong vision to grow and galvanize the Fred Hutch Palliative Care Program. The Program Head will contribute to the mission of delivering outstanding clinical care and developing excellence in research in palliative care. The program will interface with the UW Palliative Care Program which provides palliative services to patients with or without cancer-related diagnoses. The successful candidate will serve as an academic, clinical and educational leader tasked with organizing, directing and expanding the clinical and research efforts for an established multidisciplinary team of palliative care clinicians and researchers. Responsibilities include:
faculty recruitment
oversight and mentorship of palliative care faculty and trainees on the service
participation in faculty appointments and promotions alongside the SVP
oversight of clinical care delivery on the palliative care service
Appointments and Rank Appointment to the full-time UW faculty would be at the rank of associate or full professor (without tenure due to funding). Rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as described in UWs Faculty Code Section 24-34. Associate and full professors hold indefinite appointments with a 12-month service period (July 1 - June 30). Faculty with a 12-month service period are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period, effectively providing one month of paid time off.
Appointment at Fred Hutch would be at the rank of associate or full professor in the Clinical Research Division.
Program Context Fred Hutch and UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Clinician Scholar track and will spend approximately 30% of their time on the outpatient and/or inpatient palliative care service, based on the candidates interests and institutional need. The remainder of time will be protected for administrative oversight of the Fred Hutch Palliative Care clinical and research programs, teaching and mentorship for the first three years. Afterward, the incumbent is expected to cover at least half of their salary each year through grants, contracts, or clinical work. Teaching responsibilities include oversight of advanced practice providers, fellows, and residents during inpatient and outpatient rotations, and delivering informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to learners, providers, and the general medical community.
About Fred Hutch Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. The organization has a track record of leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, and operates eight clinical care sites with affiliated hospitals in five states. Our teams pursue cures for deadly diseases and aim to make life beyond cancer a reality.
Values We value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our values are expressed through diversity, equity and inclusion, and our mission is tied to the humanity, dignity and value of every employee, patient, community member and supporter. We seek employees who bring diverse and innovative perspectives and are committed to anti-racism. We are dedicated to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
Compensation and Start Date This position is paid directly by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to Fred Hutch for information about compensation for this position. Anticipated start date: March 1, 2026.
Qualifications Applicants must have:
MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
Board certification in one of the following primary areas of training recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (or foreign equivalent): internal medicine, family medicine, anesthesiology, rehabilitation medicine, psychiatry, hospice, palliative medicine or similar specialties
Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington
The ideal candidate will have a record of and primary interest in palliative care research, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, grants and/or clinical trial experience. Strong candidates will demonstrate evidence of leadership and clinical excellence in palliative care.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit:
Letter of interest addressed to the Chair of the Palliative Care Program Head Search Advisory Committee, Stephanie Lee, MD, MPH
Curriculum vitae
One-page personal statement describing research accomplishments, leadership experience, and a vision for growth of inpatient and outpatient palliative care services for hematologic/oncologic patients
Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (two pages or less)
List of five references (references will not be contacted without prior discussion with the applicant)
Equal Employment Opportunity University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 and Diversity Commitment A summary of benefits 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. The UW is committed to diversity and inclusion as outlined in the UW Diversity Blueprint and Faculty Code.
Privacy and Disability Privacy Notice: Review the UW Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel. Disability Services: To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office.
This description includes the original referenced information and reflects the program head role at Fred Hutch and UW.
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Responsibilities and Expectations The incumbent will provide strategic leadership with a strong vision to grow and galvanize the Fred Hutch Palliative Care Program. The Program Head will contribute to the mission of delivering outstanding clinical care and developing excellence in research in palliative care. The program will interface with the UW Palliative Care Program which provides palliative services to patients with or without cancer-related diagnoses. The successful candidate will serve as an academic, clinical and educational leader tasked with organizing, directing and expanding the clinical and research efforts for an established multidisciplinary team of palliative care clinicians and researchers. Responsibilities include:
faculty recruitment
oversight and mentorship of palliative care faculty and trainees on the service
participation in faculty appointments and promotions alongside the SVP
oversight of clinical care delivery on the palliative care service
Appointments and Rank Appointment to the full-time UW faculty would be at the rank of associate or full professor (without tenure due to funding). Rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as described in UWs Faculty Code Section 24-34. Associate and full professors hold indefinite appointments with a 12-month service period (July 1 - June 30). Faculty with a 12-month service period are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period, effectively providing one month of paid time off.
Appointment at Fred Hutch would be at the rank of associate or full professor in the Clinical Research Division.
Program Context Fred Hutch and UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Clinician Scholar track and will spend approximately 30% of their time on the outpatient and/or inpatient palliative care service, based on the candidates interests and institutional need. The remainder of time will be protected for administrative oversight of the Fred Hutch Palliative Care clinical and research programs, teaching and mentorship for the first three years. Afterward, the incumbent is expected to cover at least half of their salary each year through grants, contracts, or clinical work. Teaching responsibilities include oversight of advanced practice providers, fellows, and residents during inpatient and outpatient rotations, and delivering informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to learners, providers, and the general medical community.
About Fred Hutch Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. The organization has a track record of leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, and operates eight clinical care sites with affiliated hospitals in five states. Our teams pursue cures for deadly diseases and aim to make life beyond cancer a reality.
Values We value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our values are expressed through diversity, equity and inclusion, and our mission is tied to the humanity, dignity and value of every employee, patient, community member and supporter. We seek employees who bring diverse and innovative perspectives and are committed to anti-racism. We are dedicated to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
Compensation and Start Date This position is paid directly by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to Fred Hutch for information about compensation for this position. Anticipated start date: March 1, 2026.
Qualifications Applicants must have:
MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
Board certification in one of the following primary areas of training recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (or foreign equivalent): internal medicine, family medicine, anesthesiology, rehabilitation medicine, psychiatry, hospice, palliative medicine or similar specialties
Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington
The ideal candidate will have a record of and primary interest in palliative care research, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, grants and/or clinical trial experience. Strong candidates will demonstrate evidence of leadership and clinical excellence in palliative care.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit:
Letter of interest addressed to the Chair of the Palliative Care Program Head Search Advisory Committee, Stephanie Lee, MD, MPH
Curriculum vitae
One-page personal statement describing research accomplishments, leadership experience, and a vision for growth of inpatient and outpatient palliative care services for hematologic/oncologic patients
Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (two pages or less)
List of five references (references will not be contacted without prior discussion with the applicant)
Equal Employment Opportunity University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 and Diversity Commitment A summary of benefits 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. The UW is committed to diversity and inclusion as outlined in the UW Diversity Blueprint and Faculty Code.
Privacy and Disability Privacy Notice: Review the UW Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel. Disability Services: To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office.
This description includes the original referenced information and reflects the program head role at Fred Hutch and UW.
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