Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgeon - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (CHS)
About The Position
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, a part of the UW Department of Surgery, is seeking an exceptional, fellowship-trained, Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgeon. The candidate should be eligible for congenital cardiac surgery certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or its equivalent. The ideal candidate, at the time of appointment, would have completed an ACGME fellowship in congenital heart surgery, have great technical skills, and a proven record of functioning in an integrated multi-disciplinary team. New graduates are encouraged to apply, but candidates who are in independent clinical practice for up to 5 years after graduation and would fit well with our team and our programmatic goals will also be strongly considered. Clear plan and aspirations for a successful academic pediatric cardiothoracic surgery career will be a plus and proven track record of academic accomplishments will enhance the application of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be a critical team member and partner within 2 board certified pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons at the Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The section has strong track record of mentorship and faculty development, outstanding regional reputation and has experienced steady growth in volume and complexity. Close collaboration with the Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology and Cardiac Critical Care in our Integrated multidisciplinary Congenital Heart Program is expected. The primary ambulatory and hospital practice site is American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH) in Madison, Wisconsin as part of UW Health Kids. AFCH is a world-class children's healthcare center with a full spectrum of medical and surgical resources including neonatal and pediatric intensive care, as well as advanced trauma care, perinatal care, fetal diagnosis and treatment, and a children's cancer center. Additionally, the Congenital Heart Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and University of Wisconsin Health Kids has entered a 10 year relationship with Children's Wisconsin with the goal of developing a single collaborative regional program across two campuses to provide outstanding clinical outcomes, perform innovative research and train the next generation of health care providers. The successful candidate will be part of the team that will execute on this vision. The candidate is expected to be based in Madison for the majority of his/her practice but also occasionally provide services in the Milwaukee campus and take advantage of the clinical and academic infrastructure in two of the leading academic institutions in the upper Midwest. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor on the Clinical Health Science (CHS) track. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. This position is full time 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 then every two years.
Requirements
- Board certification or board eligibility from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery is required by the appointment start date.
- Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
- MD, DO, or Equivalent is required
Nice To Haves
- For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on 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 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. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
- Support for research and/or programmatic participation/development will also be considered.
- Responsible for advancing a dynamic pediatric cardiothoracic program with a strong focus on patient care.
Benefits
- Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
