Rheumatologist Opportunity American Lake (Tacoma) WA Rheumatologist VA Puget Sound Health Care System/University of Washington The VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and the University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, are searching for a board-certified academic rheumatologist who will hold a Full time clinical faculty position as the UW at the Assistant, Associate or full Professor level (without tenure), based at the VAPSHCS in Seattle, WA. The applicant will have an MD, be board certified in rheumatology, and have US citizen status. Non-citizens will only be considered if there is no qualified US citizen. Individuals on J1 visas cannot be appointed to the UW faculty. Responsibilities include participation in the running and maintenance of the American Lake Rheumatology Clinic. Clinical responsibilities may include interacting with medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as primary care providers while attending on rheumatology, and rheumatology outpatient clinic. Recruitment or Relocation Incentives may be authorized. The VHA provides patient centered care, delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. The Veteran's experience and health outcomes are improved with an emphasis on prevention through healing relationships in an optimal healing environment. We are seeking new team members interested in working in this environment. We are looking for team members that possess high energy, a strong work ethic, integrity, who are kind and empathetic, have a sense of humor, and who enjoy working for a collaborative, team-oriented system. The team member must be willing to build customer confidence by professional dress and demeanor. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. VA Physician Benefits Practice evidence based medicine without the hassle of high malpractice premiums and associated overhead costs! Utilize the most sophisticated Integrated Electronic Medical Records network with centralized patient registration and billing Enjoy a competitive salary, 26 vacation days, 10 federal holidays, and 13 sick days annually A comprehensive Federal Benefits package including malpractice, life, health, 401K, CME, etc. An unmatched work/life balance and very high quality personal and professional life! Seattle has quietly grown from a far-flung port city not registering on too many radar screens, to being nationally recognized as one of the most livable cities in the US. This recognition is based on criteria such as a critical mass of advanced technology, diverse economic sectors such as agriculture, services, manufacturing and international trade, superior educational and health care, (First Hill just east of downtown has been nicknamed "Pill Hill" due to the number of medical facilities crowded onto its slopes), public safety, a well-educated work force, quality of life and the international outlook of its people. The popularity of Seattle's natural and cultural amenities, that so epitomize the attraction of the Northwest, see the city now faced with the challenge of preserving its livability under the pressure of increasing residential and tourist populations. For more information and consideration, contact Hank Laguatan, National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant, today! . EOE