Program Head, Palliative Care

Palliative Care Program

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: Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, or Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (departmental appointment will be selected depending on qualifications). The position will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch.

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 our mission of delivering outstanding clinical care and developing excellence in research in the area of Palliative Care. This program will complement and interface with the University of Washington 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 charged 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 palliative care service, participation in faculty appointments and promotions alongside the SVP, and oversight of clinical care delivery on the palliative care service.

Appointment to the full-time faculty at the UW would be at the rank of associate or full professor. Academic appointments at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. Associate and full professors hold indefinite appointments that both align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). 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.

Appointment at Fred Hutch would be at the rank of associate or full professor in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutch.

Fred Hutch and University of Washington 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 candidate's interests (and institutional need). The remainder of the incumbent's 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, after which, the incumbent would be expected to cover at least half of their salary each year through grants, contracts, or clinical work. Teaching responsibilities will involve oversight of advanced practice providers, fellows, and residents during inpatient and outpatient rotations, and delivery of informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to learners, providers and the general medical community.

Strong candidates will demonstrate evidence of both leadership and clinical excellence in palliative care.

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.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

This position is paid directly by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to Fred Hutch for information about compensation for this position.

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.

In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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.

Interested Candidates Should Submit The Following

• 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 discussing research accomplishments, leadership experience, and outlining a vision for the growth and development of both inpatient and outpatient palliative care services for patients with hematologic/oncologic conditions
• List of five (5) references (References will not be contacted without first discussing this with the applicant).

The annual base salary range for this position is from $268,261-$321,218 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, and from $283,143-$368,189 for faculty hired at the Full Professor rank. Pay for Faculty positions is based on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. This position is eligible for relocation assistance or a sign-on bonus. Other compensation associated with this position may include an Administrative Supplement (ADS) in addition to base pay.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.

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