Pulmonary Physician - Lung Transplant/ Advanced Lung Disease

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Wisconsin Madison is seeking a Pulmonologist to join our Advanced Pulmonary Service/Lung Transplant Program. The lung transplant program at the University of Wisconsin Madison, established in 1988, has performed over 1000 lung transplants. Our innovation and expertise result in the shortest wait list times in the region, wait list mortality below the national average and a long history of exceptional patient outcomes. The University of Wisconsin Hospital serves as one of only three lung transplant centers for the VA Health system. Our lung transplant program manages complex transplant including ECMO bridge to transplant and multi-organ transplant. Our Advanced Lung Disease program includes Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, advanced Interstitial Lung Disease and Severe Obstructive Lung Disease, and spans inpatient, general ward and Intensive Care Unit. This position is full or part time, 80%-100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-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 repeated every four years. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Clinical Professor or Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor or Professor (CHS) or Associate Professor (CHS) or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. Candidates who demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, will be given be given first consideration

Requirements

• WI medical license by start date of position.
• ABIM Board-certified or board eligible in pulmonology by start date of position.
• Completion of a US internal medicine residency and fellowship trained in pulmonary medicine by the start date of the position.
• Additional training and experience in the management of Lung Transplant candidates and recipients is required, including management of other Advanced Pulmonary Diseases.

Nice To Haves

• For an appointment at Associate 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 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

• This position will have clinical responsibilities including provision of care (inpatient and outpatient) for patients with Advanced Pulmonary Disease and Lung Transplant.
• Candidates will participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents and medical students, with an opportunity to participate in didactic teaching.
• Additional areas of clinical focus could include procedural service, general pulmonary disease and critical care, based on candidate's interest.
• Candidates for the CHS track will have research or education efforts supporting the program and division.
• The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public and university service.

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