Associate Professor - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Position Description: · FROEDTERT AND THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN TRANSPLANT SERVICE LINE AND MCW DIVISION OF TRAUMA/ACUTE CARE SURGERY · EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – TRANSPLANT ICU MEDICAL DIRECTOR · The Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (F & MCW) Transplant Servi ...

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Position Description:

FROEDTERT AND THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN TRANSPLANT SERVICE LINE AND MCW DIVISION OF TRAUMA/ACUTE CARE SURGERY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – TRANSPLANT ICU MEDICAL DIRECTOR

The Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (F & MCW) Transplant Service Line is seeking a Medical Director of the dedicated Transplant ICU.  We are seeking a leader with a focus and experience in management of acute and chronic liver disease, liver transplant recipients, as well as kidney/pancreas transplant recipients with critical care needs.  The leader is expected to work closely and collaboratively with the Surgical and Medical directors of Liver transplantation to expand the comprehensive liver program.

The adult transplant ICU is a 20-bed unit which admits ~500 patients per year. A significant proportion of patients are referred to the liver program for management of liver failure and evaluation for transplantation. Care of patients is multidisciplinary, working collaboratively with surgeons, hepatologists, registered dieticians, transplant ID, PT/OT, and transplant pharmacists. Our TICU has a group of highly trained ICU nurses, transplant surgery APPs, and multi-disciplinary intensivists from medicine, emergency medicine, and surgery to care for this specific patient population.  

Opportunity

• Appointment within the transplant service line including thoracic and abdominal transplantation.
• Full-time faculty position within the MCW Divisions of Trauma/Acute Care Surgery (section of Surgical Critical Care) and Transplant Surgery.  
• Support the expansion of the liver program in close collaboration with leadership of the liver services.
• Participate in the clinical education of fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.
• Advance the academic, research and educational missions of the institution.
• Robust support for clinical research
• Contribute to a patient-centered approach to delivery of care and engage in a climate of inquiry, quality, and safety.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary, research support, and benefits will be commensurate with rank and experience, and the candidate will hold appropriate academic rank in the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine.
• Highly competitive benefits package, 2 weeks of CME and professional development allowance, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, 403b match, outstanding employer-funded health and retirement plan, and generous relocation allowance.
• Physician engagement and wellness is a core focus area for Froedtert and MCW.
• Value highly placed on multiple avenues for academic pursuits including research, quality improvement, and education.

FROEDTERT AND THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN TRANSPLANT SERVICE LINE

The Transplant Service Line is a joint program of Froedtert Hospital, the academic medical center of the Froedtert health network & the Medical College of Wisconsin, with vital support by Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin for tissue typing and research initiatives. The Service Line encompasses transplant programs in liver, kidney, pancreas, heart, and lung.  Representing the most comprehensive pediatric and adult transplant care in Wisconsin and the region, the service line is recognized for nationally ranked outcomes, internationally known medical and surgical transplant specialists and end-stage disease management, innovation, and ground-breaking research. It is a critical resource for Wisconsin and beyond.

the Medical college of Wisconsin

MCW is a major academic medical center; the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin.  MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

MILWAUKEE

Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of America's great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 23rd largest city in the United States. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens. The population of the City of Milwaukee is approximately 600,000 and approximately 1.8 million people live in the greater Milwaukee area.

Position Requirements:

Education, training, and experience required:

• Candidates must be Board Certified in Critical Care.
• Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin.
• Candidates must have experience managing decompensated liver disease and post- transplant liver/kidney/pancreas patients.

If interested, please send cover letter and CV to Sarah Cousland, Sr. Executive Faculty Recruiter at

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.