Employment Type : Full-Time
Transplant Surgery Division - Living Kidney Donor program Advanced Practice Provider Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.2 requires employees of higher education and healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine is recruiting for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/ PA-C) at the rank of Teaching Associate on a twelve-month service period (July 1 – June 30). The anticipated start date is Winter 2021. The position will be a prominent and active member of the Living Kidney Donor (LKD) Service and will work with the Program Directors and Transplant Administrator to lead the direction and growth of the program.
Evaluation, selection, and management of living kidney donors is central to the role and the individual will be expected to develop the requisite proficiency in this field to have significant autonomy and expertise in caring for these donors in both the pre- and post-surgical phases. This position will participate in patient care in the outpatient setting and will provide backup coverage as needed for living donor kidney or liver transplant inpatient admissions. Additionally, they will lead the use of DASH screening for living kidney donors to ensure timely response by Living Donation team members.
This individual will collaborate with leadership and marketing to design and direct LKD Champion efforts and outreach efforts to educate designated community entities regarding living donation.
The University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service and the APP will both benefit from and be asked to contribute to this spirit of dedication to our transplant patients and program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Interested candidates should apply via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/91894, and upload cover letter, current CV, and contact information for three professional references.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.