Neurosurgeon, Multi-Disciplinary Spine - Associate Professor

Medical College of Wisconsin•Menomonee Falls, WI

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a board-certified neurosurgeon to join their academic practice serving the greater Milwaukee area and eastern Wisconsin. This role offers an opportunity to lead a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary spine practice within a leading academic health system. The Spine Care at MCW program is one of the earliest multi-disciplinary spine programs in the country and includes clinicians from Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Anesthesiology. The Department of Neurosurgery has a robust faculty and ACGME-accredited residency program, with CAST-accredited fellowships in various subspecialties. Froedtert Hospital (FMLH) is a quaternary academic medical center with high rankings and a large patient volume. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team primarily at MCW and FMLH, providing advanced surgical care for complex spinal disorders. This leadership opportunity involves contributing to MCW and the Neurosurgery Department's missions of clinical excellence, education, research, and community engagement. Specific goals include growing the surgical team, co-leading the multidisciplinary team, expanding collaborative relationships, developing telehealth and second opinion programs, and advancing training opportunities. Research opportunities are supported by dedicated staff and infrastructure.

Requirements

Board-certified neurosurgeon
Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution
Graduation from an ACGME-accredited residency program
Spine fellowship preferred, particularly for applicants who trained after the implementation of CAST accreditation
Board certification from the American Board of Neurological Surgeons
State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain a license, in Wisconsin.
Rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor at existing institution
Prior leadership experience with multidisciplinary care teams

Nice To Haves

Spine fellowship

Responsibilities

Lead a pioneering, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary spine practice.
Provide advanced surgical care for patients with complex spinal disorders, including innovative treatment options.
Lead the coordination of services throughout the expanded Froedtert ThedaCare health system and networks.
Contribute to MCW and the Neurosurgery Department's missions of clinical excellence, education, research, and community engagement.
Grow the team of surgeons.
Co-lead the team of multidisciplinary experts.
Expand collaborative relationships within the healthcare system.
Develop more formalized telehealth and second opinion programs.
Advance training opportunities, including spine surgery for the growing neurosurgical residency and CAST-accredited complex spine fellowship.
Engage in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and program development.
Perform other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.