Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant - Sickle Cell Program Clinical Director

Medical College of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin (CW), seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Division. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care. We are seeking a collaborative physician leader with expertise in sickle cell disease, a passion for advancing patient-centered care, and a commitment to clinical excellence, program development, education, research, and health equity. Academic rank and track will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Appointment ideally includes serving as the Clinical Director for the Sickle Cell Disease Program, to provide strategic and operational leadership while maintaining an active clinical practice. The successful candidate will partner with institutional leadership, faculty, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and community stakeholders to strengthen and expand comprehensive SCD services across the continuum of care. This individual will play a key role in advancing clinical initiatives, developing innovative models of care, promoting research and clinical trial participation, and enhancing patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration. Clinical effort will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, academic interests, and leadership responsibilities as Clinical Director of the Sickle Cell Disease Program. Will join a vibrant community of clinicians and researchers at a strong academic institution. The Children's Wisconsin sickle cell program serves approximately 400 unique patients each year and provides comprehensive care for individuals living with sickle cell disease and related disorders. The program includes specialized outpatient services, inpatient consultation, infusion services, transition programs, psychosocial support, patient education, and access to cutting-edge therapies and clinical research opportunities. Strong connection with transplant and gene therapy programs as well as community partners. No oncology service required. The hematology clinical provider team consists of physicians, fellows, residents, and APPs. Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Requirements

• Medical/Doctoral degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology specialty.
• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
• Expertise in sickle cell disease.
• Passion for advancing patient-centered care.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, program development, education, research, and health equity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in program development.
• Experience in education and research.
• Experience in health equity initiatives.
• Experience with transplant and gene therapy programs.
• Experience with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Clinical Director for the Sickle Cell Disease Program, providing strategic and operational leadership.
• Maintain an active clinical practice in pediatric hematology.
• Partner with institutional leadership, faculty, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and community stakeholders to strengthen and expand comprehensive SCD services.
• Advance clinical initiatives and develop innovative models of care.
• Promote research and clinical trial participation.
• Enhance patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Cover both outpatient clinic and inpatient service (classical hematology and hematology consults).
• Participate in night and weekend call for hematology patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Protected Academic time
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution
• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior