Organization: Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Title: Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Hospital Medicine Program AY 2026-27, General Internal Medicine
General Internal Medicine Hospitalist and Consultative Medicine Open Positions AY 2026-27
The Hospital Medicine Program, part of the Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) and the Department of Medicine, is currently accepting online applications. GIM will review candidate applications for positions on the Hospital Medicine Service and Medicine Consult Service. Candidates may be considered at individual or multiple sections of GIM—Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest Campuses), and VA Puget Sound Health Care System. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. These positions will 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. Clinical faculty track appointments are not eligible for tenure.
For more information about the GIM Hospital Medicine Program, please visit: https://gim.uw.edu/clinical-programs/hospital-medicine.
Harborview Medical Center (HMC)
The Hospital Medicine Program at HMC offers daytime and/or night-time positions. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to providing high value care to the patients of HMC in the spirit of service to our community’s most vulnerable populations with a special dedication to improving health systems, medical education and scholarship.
Daytime hospitalists will have the opportunity to work on a variety of clinical services ranging from primary medicine services, consultative medicine and perioperative medicine services, with opportunities to interact with students and residents from a variety of departments.
Nighttime hospitalists will work with a team of residents and students to provide nighttime coverage for the hospitalist teams and ensure critical attending coverage during the evening.
Combined positions are also available. For further descriptions of the clinical services available at HMC, please visit: https://gim.uw.edu/clinical-programs/hospital-medicine/hmc.
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake)
The Hospital Medicine Program at UWMC-Montlake consists of the Hospital Medicine Service, Medicine Consult Service, and Oncology Medicine Service. These services offer daytime and/or nighttime positions. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellence in clinical care and a commitment to academic medicine with an interest in teaching, quality improvement work or research.
Duties on the Hospital Medicine Service include patient care and teaching on the general medicine wards. Duties on the Medicine Consult Service include patient care, perioperative medical consultation and teaching in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Duties on the Oncology Medicine Service include patient care for hospitalized patients with cancer. Most providers will have blended roles, spending time on a variety of service offerings.
For further descriptions of the Hospital Medicine Service at UWMC, please visit: https://gim.uw.edu/clinical-programs/hospital-medicine/uwmc-montlake.
University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest Campus (UWMC-Northwest)
The Hospital Medicine Program at UWMC-Northwest offers daytime and/or nighttime positions for internists seeking to practice at a community hospital within an academic system. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellence in patient care, willingness to contribute to quality improvement, dedication to teamwork, and commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration.
Hospitalists at UWMC-Northwest provide inpatient care for a broad scope of patients in consulting and attending roles. While UWMC-Northwest campus is primarily focused on the clinical care of patients, it does offer teaching opportunities as well.
A separate position is that of the Night ICU Hospitalist. Physicians in this role will work 9-hour overnight shifts primarily admitting to and covering patients in the intensive care and step-down units. Applicants will be expected to perform procedures including central line placement and paracentesis, but would not be asked to intubate. Additional training in these procedures would be available if needed. Successful applicants should have an interest in cultivating critical care skills, but will have access to a pulmonary and critical care specialist for additional support.
For further descriptions of the Hospital Medicine Service at UWMC-NW, please visit: https://gim.uw.edu/clinical-programs/hospital-medicine/northwest.
VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS)
The VA Puget Sound Health Care System proudly serves more than 112,000 Veterans living in the Pacific Northwest and is the main referral center for VA Northwest Health Network, also called VISN20 (encompassing Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). We are dedicated to excellence in the clinical care of Veterans, medical education, and research.
In addition to caring for hospitalized patients, we also perform inpatient medicine consultation and staff a preoperative medical consult clinic for medically complex patients. We have a strong affiliation with the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine and enjoy teaching medical students and residents. We are actively engaged in hospital operations and are steadily growing our scholarship portfolio with particular interest in medical education and quality/process improvement.
For further descriptions of the Hospital Medicine Service at VAPSHCS, please visit: https://gim.uw.edu/clinical-programs/hospital-medicine/va-puget-sound.
Position
The University of Washington (UW), Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine is recruiting for up to seven open positions at the Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, or Clinical Associate Professor level. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position FTE is negotiable - information about benefits eligibility can be found here: https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/insurance/health/eligibility-for-insurance/. Anticipated start date will be July 1, 2026; specific start date is negotiable. Select positions available immediately.
Compensation
Compensation for UW Hospitalists is broken into multiple components as described below. Total guaranteed annual compensation ranges from $235,008 - $315,000, depending upon rank and day/night split.
Salary
For HMC, UWMC-Montlake, UWMC-Northwest:
The base salary range for this position will be: $14,334 - $20,417 per month ($172,008 - $245,004 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. 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 VAPSHCS:
This position is paid directly by the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and receives no UW compensation. Please refer to VAPSHCS for information about compensation for this position.
Other Compensation
Other compensation associated with this position will include a pay supplement (CCO) of $3,084 -$7,084 per month ($37,008 - $85,008 annually) for work on the hospital medicine service. Other compensation associated with this position may include incentive through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan.
Benefits
UW Physicians Practice Plan: For practitioners holding an appointment in the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, you will be entitled to additional benefits which includes an employer-paid retirement benefit plan. Please review this link for more details: Summary of UWP Benefit Plans
Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and board certification* in Internal Medicine (or foreign equivalent). Applicants must hold or be eligible for Washington State Medical License.
- Note: Board certification in Internal Medicine must be completed within two years after residency.
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. Only full-time positions (100% FTE) are eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. University sponsorship is not possible for a J-1 visa or employer based permanent residence sponsorship in the clinical faculty track.
For VAPSHCS applicants: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens (permanent residents may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).
There are two faculty track options: Clinical (FTCF) or Professor of Clinical Practice (CP). Those interested in providing excellent clinical care, traditional ward teaching with residents, and have interest in pursuing projects in QI, EDI, mentorship, scholarship and/or leadership, please apply via the CP Interfolio link. This may be most appropriate for those who rank our resident teaching sites (Harborview, Montlake, and the VA) higher. If your primary focus is to provide excellent direct clinical care, with additional teaching and non-clinical opportunities still available for those interested, please apply via the FTCF Interfolio link. This may be most appropriate for those who rank Northwest first. Please do not apply to both listings – choose the one that best fits your interests. During the interview process, if it is determined that you are better suited for the alternate track, you will be able to resubmit your application to the appropriate listing.
To facilitate timely scheduling of interviews, we encourage submitting your application by October 10th or as soon as possible. Applications after October 10th are welcome and interviews will be scheduled as promptly as possible during October through January, depending on available open positions*. The recruitment committee will review applications in the order received.
Candidates will be asked to upload four required documents:
- Cover letter – please provide a one- to two-page document which includes your area(s) of interest (consult, quality, education, etc.) if applicable
- Diversity statement – the University of Washington faculty strive to deliver equitable healthcare in an environment that celebrates diversity – please provide a one-paragraph statement addressing either 1) experiences with diversity in training, professional/military work, previous teaching, and service, or 2) potential to foster more equitable healthcare delivery in the Division of GIM
- References – please provide a one-page document with a minimum of three references, at least one should be your current or previous supervisor or Program Director (please note: the recruitment committee may contact past and current employers and colleagues beyond the provided references)
Candidates will also be asked to fill out the following online forms:
- Preference form
- FTE Preference:
- Full time, full or part-time, or part-time only
- Shift Preference:
- Predominantly days or predominantly nights (please note: all positions require some night and swing shift work)
- Clinical Site Preference:
- HMC, UWMC-Montlake, UWMC-Montlake Consultative Medicine, UWMC-Montlake Oncology Medicine, UWMC-Northwest, UWMC-Northwest Night ICU, or VAPSHCS
- Your application will be reviewed and considered at all clinical sites, but if you have a preference for a particular site, or prefer not to interview at a particular site, that information is helpful to know prior to interviewing.
- If the VAPSHCS is selected, please note only U.S. citizens or nationals may be appointed to competitive Federal jobs.
- Current institution and experience form
- Current institution (employer)
- Current position:
- Resident (R3), chief resident (R4), hospitalist*, other/attending physician*
- If currently a hospitalist or attending physician, specify years of experience (1-2 years, 3-5 years, or 6 years)
- What is your IM board certification status?
- Multiple choice (pick one): Board Certified, Board Eligible, Not Board Certified or Eligible
- Note: GIM is unable to specify an exact response date, but welcome ongoing communication with applicants.
For more information or questions, please send an email to Shania Humphrey, GIM Program Manager, at [email protected].
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.
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Disability Services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].
