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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Pediatric Hand Surgeon - Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine - Pediatric Hand Surgeon

University of Washington H-1B Health and Care Full-timeSeattle, WA $400,008 - $554,820 per year
Posted Sep 23, 2026 · Expires Oct 14, 2026

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Pay
$400,008 - $554,820 per year
Type
Full-time
Location
Seattle, WA
Background
MD / physician
Skills
Medicine
Industry
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H-1B
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Job description

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Pediatric Hand Surgeon - Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine - Pediatric Hand Surgeon

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: School of Medicine

Organization: Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Pediatric Hand Surgeon - Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine - Pediatric Hand Surgeon

Position Details

Position Description

The University of Washington Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH) have an outstanding opportunity for a full-time pediatric orthopaedic surgeon to specialize in pediatric hand surgery. This position includes an academic appointment in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine at the University of Washington. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor rank, dependent upon qualifications and all without tenure (WOT). The majority of School of Medicine faculty hired in the professorial track are hired under the WOT designation. Faculty appointed WOT have the same rights, responsibilities and obligations as tenure-track and tenured faculty members at those ranks. However, faculty appointed as WOT do not hold tenure because all or part of their annual University-administered salary is derived from sources other than regularly appropriated stated funds.

This position will entail developing a practice in treating pediatric hand and upper extremity conditions as well taking general pediatric orthopaedic call at SCH. This is the only program of this nature in the state of Washington. Other responsibilities will include resident and fellow education, medical student teaching, and the development of a busy clinical practice. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to develop a robust program in clinical, education methodologies or basic science research. The successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent clinical care encompassing a broad spectrum of pediatric hand surgery with a high degree of professionalism and in a collaborative fashion with plastic surgeons, rehabilitation physicians and occupational therapists. There is opportunity for further leadership experience within the division commensurate with experience.

Salary

Overall compensation is a combination of base salary plus other compensation. The base salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor (WOT) rank is $33,334 - $36,139 per month ($400,008 to $433,668 annually), the base salary range for this position at the Associate Professor (WOT) rank is $36,106- $43,502 per month ($433,272 to $522,024 annually) and the base salary range for this position at the Professor (WOT) rank is $43,503 - $46,235 ($522,036-$554,820 annually). Both ranges are commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

This salary is inclusive of base salary provided through the Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) 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 CUMG practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

Other Compensation

Other compensation associated with this position may include Monthly Additional Compensation (MAC) and Semi-Annual Additional Compensation (SAAC) through the CUMG practice plan.

This position has a flexible start date in 2027. Assistant Professors (WOT) are eligible for multi-year appointments that 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. Associate Professors and Full Professors (WOT) hold indefinite appointments that 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. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent), be board certified in orthopaedic surgery and have completed a pediatric orthopaedic fellowship with additional hand training (or foreign equivalent) or a hand fellowship with an additional pediatric hand fellowship (or foreign equivalent). Applicants must be eligible 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.

Instructions

Please upload your curriculum vitae, contact information for three references and a cover letter of no more than 1-2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences. Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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Visa sponsorship record: University of Washington

Sponsors actively
503H-1B labor applications (LCA)98% certified
491H-1B petitions approved by USCISapproval rate 98% · 300 new
30Green card filings (PERM)27 certified
$93kMedian H-1B salaryfrom LCA filings
Fiscal yearH-1B LCAsUSCIS approvalsUSCIS denialsPERM
FY20261551043—
FY2025240191330
FY20241081962—

This exact kind of role (Education Administrators, Kindergarten Through Secondary) isn't among the roles University of Washington sponsored most often.

Also filed: E-3 Australian × 3 — a good sign for Australian (E-3), Chilean and Singaporean (H-1B1) candidates.

Roles they sponsor most

  • assistant professor without tenure40 LCAs · median $245k
  • acting instructor27 LCAs · median $86k
  • postdoctoral scholar23 LCAs · median $70k
  • assistant professor16 LCAs · median $224k
  • assistant professor15 LCAs · median $121k

Full sponsorship history of University of Washington →

Which visas can work for this job

Occupation: Education Administrators, Kindergarten Through Secondary (SOC 11-9032).

  • Mentioned in the listing

    H-1B

  • H-1B cap-exempt employer

    Likely cap-exempt (university, affiliated hospital or nonprofit research body): H-1B can be filed any time of year, with no lottery. Confirm with HR.

  • TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)

    This role doesn't clearly match a profession on the USMCA (TN) list.

  • E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)

    This employer has filed before (E-3 Australian: 3). Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.

  • O-1 (extraordinary ability)

    For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.

  • Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)

    Filed 30 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.

Salary vs prevailing wage

Level IV (fully competent)

Education Administrators, Kindergarten Through Secondary · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).

L1L2L3L4
LevelPrevailing wageH-1B lottery odds*
Level I$122,390~15%
Level II$144,570~31%
Level III$166,750~46%
Level IV$188,930~61%

This job pays $400,008–$554,820 a year — that's Level IV (fully competent). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level IV registration gets 4 entries; estimated selection chance about 61% — better than average.

* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.

Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.