Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Job Summary:

The Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional facial plastic surgeon to join our well-established Section of Facial Plastic Surgery. We are looking for applicants with a track record of, or early career interest in, clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training, practice experience, research scholarship, teaching and execution of scholarly activities. This position involves joining a burgeoning section with tremendous opportunities for growth clinically and in all arms of the academic mission.
Clinical resources and opportunities include:
- Free standing academic cosmetic surgery clinic including two procedure rooms and state of the art lasers
- Dedicated facial plastic & reconstructive surgery resident rotation with opportunities to participate in educational courses
- Robust multidisciplinary facial nerve clinic infrastructure, including a patient navigator and neuromuscular retraining therapy experienced specialist
- Opportunities for microtia repair
- Multidisciplinary Mohs reconstruction clinic
- Participation in an established global surgery program
- Supported gender services program including opportunities in facial gender affirming care
The UW Department of Surgery is consistently ranked amongst the top extramural research funding programs and is currently 8th in the nation according to Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The department provides a robust infrastructure of services through a Qualitative Research Core, Histology Core, Statistical Analysis and Programming Core, Grant Management Team, Grant Writing Support Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program (WiSOR) in support of health services research and Office of Clinical Research in support of clinical trials. Additional resources provided include patient reported outcomes infrastructure built into clinical operations and electronic medical records.
The Division of Otolaryngology at UW SMPH
A faculty of 30 provides clinical expertise in head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, otology-neurotology-lateral skull base surgery, comprehensive otolaryngology, laryngology, rhinology-skull base surgery, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery across a UW Health hospital system and William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. Education within the division includes a commitment to medical student education, an ACGME-accredited residency program of 15 residents and fellowships in Laryngology and Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery. Active research programs within the Division in six investigator labs include 29 funded extramural grants. The Division provides full-spectrum otolaryngology care for adults and children in six clinical practice sites in the Madison area and six outreach sites across Wisconsin and Illinois.
About the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health Faculty at UW SMPH work to achieve strategic goals at department, school and campus levels which embody the Wisconsin Idea and include UWSMPH strategic pillars of scholarship, science, service and social responsibility.
A competitive salary and benefit package is provided, including generous academic support. UW- Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Activity: We seek a facial plastic surgeon with interest, skill, and enthusiasm in the care of patients with reconstructive and aesthetic needs of the face, head & neck. The applicant should have command of the core knowledge and understanding of medical sciences relevant to these regions and advanced diagnostic and medical and surgical management skills for the following: reconstruction of defects in the head and neck through local or regional flap reconstruction, microtia repair, facial nerve management and reanimation techniques; advanced aesthetic procedures and surgery of the face, head & neck; and repair of facial trauma. The applicant is expected to work collaboratively and inclusively within and across related fields including dermatology, plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery and with colleagues within the division and department. Clinical in-patient and out-patient practices are supported by a team of 12 Advance Practice Providers. Occasional otolaryngology on-call coverage and regional outreach clinical commitments are shared amongst all faculty.
Research Program: The successfully recruited surgeon on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track will also participate in and is expected to develop robust original and high-quality lines of research inquiry. The applicant will conduct research activities that may draw on numerous available collaborators. The Department of Surgery provides access to core resources including biostatistics, research programming, software development, clinical data/electronic medical records analysis and qualitative research support with robust support for internal or industry-sponsored clinical trials. Education (included in clinical activity): Faculty in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery share a commitment to education at levels of medical student, resident training, and continuing medical education. Clinical and sub-intern UWSMPH medical students and resident physicians in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery are included in daily clinical activities. An active commitment to training the next generation of otolaryngologist-head & neck surgeons including a commitment to ACGME accredited residency training otolaryngology-head & neck surgery and especially in facial plastic key indicator cases.
Service and Leadership (included in clinical activity): The successful applicant will be an active participant in regional and national professional associations.
Academic responsibilities will include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Academic duties and responsibilities beyond baseline faculty expectations will depend on individual interests and expertise.
The Department of Surgery, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the University of Wisconsin offer an exceptional environment in which to establish and grow a robust academic career.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
M.D., D.O, or equivalent

Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure: Specialization must include eligibility or certification in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) or by the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (AOBOOHNS); and are currently participating in or have completed an AAFPRS Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship; and are eligible for or have successfully completed the ABFPRS Written and Oral Examinations.
Candidates are required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical license and must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 01, 2024

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Additional Information:

Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Fresh off being named Livability's best U.S. city to live in for 2022, it is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and regional population of over 1 million.

Madison boasts beautiful scenery and plentiful year-round outdoor activities with its 260 parks, more than 200 miles of trails, 15,000 acres of lakes and 12 beaches. As the home of our state government and the flagship University of Wisconsin campus, it's also a hub of education and the arts. And as a city with a large community of young professionals, it offers vibrant restaurants, bars, and live music scenes.

Additionally, Madison is home to one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. From April to October, the Capitol Square hosts the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country. The city is also rich with cultural offerings in the arts. The Overture Center is a state-of-the-art performance center that hosts 700,000 educational and artistic experiences annually, including Broadway tours, and national and international touring artists.

Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, American Girl (Mattel), Sub-Zero, and Lands' End, as well as many biotech, healthcare IT, and health systems startups.

Getting to Madison is easy. Dane Country Regional airport is a 10-minute drive from campus and offers direct flights to 15 U.S. cities, including New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Milwaukee can be reached in just over an hour while Chicago is just two hours away, giving travelers access to two international airports and a regional airport with direct flights to over 250 destinations combined.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload the following:
- Current CV
- Cover letter detailing each of the following:
1) Your interest in this position.
2) Your experience and clinical interest(s) in facial plastic & reconstructive surgery. If possible, include facial nerve management and reanimation.
3) Your areas of interest in research and how you would like to implement this into a future practice
The deadline for assuring full consideration is April 1, 2024; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Kj Ellis
[email protected]
608-264-3004
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

294190-AS

 
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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