Acute Care Surgeon / Emergency General Surgery (EGS) Surgeon - Assistant, Associate, Professor (CHS/CT)

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an exceptional general surgeon to join the faculty of a dynamic and growing Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery. Our Division provides emergency general surgery, trauma and burn services at UW Health, and elective general surgery services to the Madison area UW affiliated hospitals. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS), Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Requirements

Wisconsin Medical license by start date of position.
Board certification or Board Eligible in Surgery through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent by appointment start date.
Completion of a General Residency by the appointment start date.
MD or DO, or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Willingness and desire to work across a health care system to provide care across the communities we serve.
For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or CHS track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS or CT track.

Responsibilities

Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
Work in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Be based primarily at Unity Point Meriter hospital.
Expand the practice and general surgical services to other regional UW Health affiliated hospitals.
Cover the Emergency General Surgery service at Meriter Hospital and East Madison Hospital on an average of 1 in 8-week basis.
Develop relationships with UW Health regional partners through building relationships and establishing referral protocols to partner in providing general surgery services to those organizations.
Provide care across communities, reducing disparities in surgical access for patients in rural areas of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.