Plastic Surgeon, Pediatrics

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon with an interest in Pediatric Plastic Surgery to join our vibrant Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The successful candidate will have a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience. The Division of Plastic Surgery leads multi-disciplinary programs in Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies, Craniosynostosis, Brachial Plexus, Birthmarks and Vascular Anomalies, Spasticity, and Congenital Extremity Anomalies with colleagues from diverse specialties throughout our growing Children's Hospital. The position will be based at the American Family Children's Hospital, where the division treats patients across the breadth of pediatric plastic surgery including cleft, craniofacial surgery, pediatric hand, brachial plexus, pediatric microsurgery, adolescent breast surgery, congenital nevi, birthmarks and vascular anomalies, and ear reconstruction. The American Family Children's Hospital is attached to the University Hospital, where an adult plastic surgical practice within the candidate's areas of experience and interest will be supported. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor, on the Clinical Health Science (CHS) track. 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 appointment start date.
• Board certification or Board Eligible in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent by the appointment start date
• Completion of Plastic and Reconstructive Residency training and fellowship training in a pediatric plastic surgery subspecialty (e.g., craniofacial, pediatrics plastic surgery) is required by the start date.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by appointment start date.
• MD or DO, or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• An interest in research, and/or an interest in global surgery is preferable.
• 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.
• For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT 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 CT Track.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Time dedicated to clinical responsibilities will be equal to 75%
• Research: The selected finalist will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of research (e.g., basic and translational, outcomes or health services research). Adjustments to dedicated percentages of time can be made based on the selected finalists' funding needs and programmatic needs.
• Service and Teaching: Time dedicated to te aching medical students, residents, and fellows will be equal to a minimum of 5%.
• 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.
• Care of adult patients who have sustained craniofacial trauma will be part of the required clinical responsibilities.
• Additionally, the Division has developed and led a successful and sustainable global surgery program and participation is encouraged.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree