Assistant Professor - Physiatrist Bluemound

Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to join our esteemed faculty. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead as the Medical Director for Brain Injury Medicine within our institution. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing patient care, education, and research in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a specialized focus on brain injury medicine.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Lead and oversee the Brain Injury Medicine program.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Competitive salary and generous benefits come with this position including paid parental leave, generous matching retirement plan, dependent tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Be a part of a large integrated program with 31 faculty at three major teaching hospitals; Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Hospital and Children’s Wisconsin. 
• Live in a family friendly community, with a good cost of living, great schools, and a beautiful lakeshore! Milwaukee was recently rated one of the “Top 3 Up-and-Coming places to live” by US News.
• We seek a high performing, collaborative physicians to join our practice and academic department. Successful candidates should bring strong clinical abilities, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to MCW’s academic missions.  

About Bluemound Hospital

A brand new, state-of-the-art, acute care hospital – serving as a “home before home” facility. Bluemound hospital in Wauwatosa, WI offers physical, occupational, and speech therapist as well as other rehabilitation services. The hospital also offers imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, a lounge, and kitchen and dining areas. Other services include specialty practices such as outpatient dermatology and skin cancer surgical services. Bluemound is 10 blocks from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

About 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.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

As a department committed to interdisciplinary rehabilitation, we recognize the importance of utilizing the diverse experiences and talents of all team members to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and the communities we serve. Therefore, we are committed to attracting and retaining learners and employees with varying identities and backgrounds through the development of infrastructure, recruitment and retention practices, education, and community outreach.  The Medical College of Wisconsin provides equal access to and opportunity in programs, facilities, and employment regardless of race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, geographic origin/nationality, mental/physical (dis)ability status, religion, age, or veteran status. We reject all bias and discrimination that are barriers to achieving these goals. For more information, please visit our institutional website .

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please submit your curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Jennifer Scherer, CPRP / Senior Physician Recruiter / [email protected]

Position Requirements:

• • Board certification or eligibility in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • Eligibility for licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
  • Fellowship training in Brain Injury or ABPMR Brain Injury Certification and experience is a must.
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching, education, and mentorship.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 a diverse 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.

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