Clinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Palliative Care

Overview Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate or Clinical Professor, Palliative Care, on the Full Time Clinical Faculty pathway with an approximate 80:20 contribution to clinical service and academic pursuits. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are jointly recruiting a full-time clinical faculty member specializing in care of patients in palliative care. This position will be at the Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Professor level commensurate with experience and qualifications in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutch and an appropriate Division at the UW depending on training and specialty. Fred Hutch and UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The position will focus primarily on ambulatory clinical care of patients receiving palliative care at a world-renowned comprehensive cancer center. The Palliative Care team is committed to providing outstanding patient care, advanced by cutting edge research trials. The position may also involve participation in the administrative, research, and instructional activities of the Clinical Research Division. Teaching responsibilities involve oversight of trainees during outpatient and inpatient clinical activities, and lectures. The position will be based at the South Lake Union main campus, but there is the possibility that the incumbent could see patients at one of Fred Hutch’s community clinics. Additionally, the selected candidate will be expected to recruit and care for trial patients. The primary, annual appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch. The position will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch and the Division Head of Hematology and Oncology. 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. Anticipated Start Date: October 2026 (flexible) Qualifications Qualifications Applicants must have: MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent) Board certification (or board eligibility for current fellows) in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. While individuals with primary training in internal medicine are preferred, applicants with other training may apply (e.g. family medicine, anesthesiology, rehabilitation, psychiatry, surgery, etc.). The successful applicant will be board certified (or board eligible for current fellows) in their primary area of training. Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington. The ideal candidate has a record of and primary interest in palliative care. Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit the following: Letter of interest addressed to Matthew Givens, MD Curriculum vitae One-page personal statement discussing their training, clinical activities, career goals and reflecting a commitment to Fred Hutch values and mission as well as dedication to fostering a culture and environment of compassion and excellence. Mentorship and Training statement* List of three to five (3-5) references (references will only be contacted after discussing with the applicant). *Mentorship and training statements should address the following prompt: "What is your mentorship philosophy and approach, and what has informed them? Please describe specific actions you have taken or plan to take to create a collaborative and effective training and mentorship environment in which all trainees and staff can thrive." The annual base salary range for this position is $263,658.00-$284,224.00 for faculty hired at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank, $316,747.00-$339,553.00 for faculty hired at the Clinical Associate Professor rank, and $327,279.00-$368,189.00 for faculty hired at the Clinical 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 and/or sign-on bonus. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. As a Fred Hutch employee, you will be eligible for paid benefits including a comprehensive medical and dental plan, term-life insurance coverage and disability insurance. Your domestic partner and eligible dependent(s)/children may be eligible for insurance coverage and employee-paid supplemental life insurance is also available. You will be allotted 22 vacation days per year. Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. 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