Cardiac Anesthesiology - Assistant Professor

Position Description:

ACADEMIC CARDIAC  ANESTHESIOLOGY POSITION, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN- MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: EMPLOYED OPPORTUNITY

The Department of Anesthesiology and Division of Critical Care Anesthesiology at The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Cardiac Fellowship-trained Anesthesiologist to join our Comprehensive Cardiac Center faculty.  Join us in transforming health care and connecting communities to the best of academic medicine as we provide exceptional care to diverse communities in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin region!

An ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for teaching residents and fellows, a desire to participate in scientific investigation or quality improvement, and skills sets in management of mechanical cardiac support devices and performance of cardiac ultrasound.  We welcome recent fellowship graduates and H1B visa candidates.

The role affords the successful candidate with excellent professional opportunities in both cardiac and critical care, managing complex cardiac surgical, ECMO, and transplant patients unique to a tertiary center.   Associated leadership opportunities available in education and faculty development for qualified applicants.

Opportunity

• Join a collegial team of fellowship trained Cardic Anesthesiologists, including five triple-board certified faculty, ten Anesthesia Critical Care advanced practice providers, and ten cardiac surgeons
• Provide inpatient care at a single site, under the supervision of our Cardiac Critical Care Anesthesiologists, for the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) of Froedtert Hospital Main Campus with a team of residents, fellows, PAs, and NPs as well as a pharmacist and nutritionist present during team rounds
• Work with one of the largest ECMO programs in the Midwest, with the capability to run over 12 patients simultaneously, with around the clock access to specialized nurses and perfusionists and a multi-specialty “Shock Team” to assess VA and VV ECMO consults
• Collaborate with peers at a tertiary referral center for cardiac surgery with a case mix including heart and lung transplantation, durable ventricular assist devices, complex aortic reconstruction, CABG, and valve replacement/repair, and ECMO
• Serve as the primary/admitting physician for critically ill cardiology, advanced heart failure, and cardiac arrest patients, while collaboratively leading ICU care for surgical and mechanical support patients
• Partner with two faculty each day, with a single faculty member in-house overnight

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation with a full benefits package, including paid CME time off and CME and professional development allowance, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, 403b match, outstanding employer-funded health and retirement plan, generous relocation allowance, and loan repayment for new post-fellowship faculty.
• One week of post-call time is granted for each week of 12-hour night or day shifts.
• 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 teaching without a "publish-or-perish" culture.

Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Cardiac Center

With an overall mission to improve cardiovascular health in southeast Wisconsin and beyond, the CVC is at the frontlines of scientific discovery and innovative clinical care, bringing together the nation’s most renowned researchers, physicians, mentors, and students. Together, they ignite the discoveries that help prevent, detect and treat cardiovascular diseases and improve the lives of our neighbors at home and globally. From identifying processes that induce the growth of additional blood vessels in the heart to pinpointing new genes associated with high blood pressure and heart disease in African Americans, the Cardiovascular Center (CVC) at the Medical College of Wisconsin is making significant strides in cardiovascular research.

Our Adult Critical Care Anesthesiology Fellowship Program provides trainees with extensive experience in the perioperative and intensive care of patients undergoing all types of procedures, with ability to train in both surgical critical and cardiac critical care setting.

Department of Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology at MCW includes 120 clinical faculty members, approximately 90 certified nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologist assistants, 10 active research faculty members, 66 residents and 17 fellows in pediatric anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, critical care, regional acute pain and pain medicine. The Department anesthesiology team serves multiple sites both near the Froedtert and MCW campus, as well as several community sites and covers both ambulatory and in-patient services. Affiliated clinical sites include Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW), Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Community Memorial and West Bend Hospitals, and four ambulatory surgery centers in SE Wisconsin.
For more information about our program please visit: http://www.mcw.edu/Anesthesiology

Medical College of Wisconsin

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. 

As a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists, and health professionals, MCW is home to more than 1,500 students in the Medical, Graduate, and Pharmacy Schools, and over 900 physicians in residency and fellowship programs.  Approximately 1,650 physicians, 750 nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare practitioners care for approximately 521,000 patients of all ages annually.

The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Health System, Curative Care, Blood Research Institute of Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division.  These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service. 

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. Just 80 miles north of Chicago, 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. Regionally located less than two hours from the Chicago metro area, you can enjoy all that Wisconsin has to offer while still traveling to the “big city” life.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.  Nominations and applications, including current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

Becky Trujillo, Sr Physician Recruiter:  [email protected]

Medical College of Wisconsin / Physician Recruitment

8701 Watertown Plank Road; Milwaukee, WI 53226

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Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  

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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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