Pediatric Cardiac Transplant Physician - Military Veterans

Job Summary:
The Division of Cardiology within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Pediatric Cardiac Transplant Physician to join our growing team. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

The Pediatric Heart Transplant program at University of Wisconsin/American Family Children's Hospital has been active since 2023 and is rapidly growing. To date, 9 children have been supported on ventricular assist devices and 7 children have received heart transplants. We now maintain a steady cardiac ICU service and have a growing outpatient population as well. We also follow patients in Fontan and Neuromuscular clinics, as well as a growing Cardio-Oncology population.

Members of the Division of Cardiology strive to maintain excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The division recognizes that excellence in pediatric cardiovascular medicine and surgery requires a well-coordinated team approach to care. Important contributors to divisional activities include physicians (pediatric specialists in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, critical care medicine, anesthesiology and perfusion, and high-risk obstetricians), nurse practitioners, registered nurses, echocardiography technicians, exercise physiologists, and our patients, their families, and their referring physicians. We strive for excellence in service and clarity in communication with our patients' families and with their physicians.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio - since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research.

A competitive salary and benefits package is provided.
Responsibilities:
For appointments hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track:
- The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
- Provide patient care at UW Health Kids outpatient clinics and bedside at the American Family Children's Hospital and participating outreach locations.
- Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest to the candidate and the
division.
- Teach to a variety of learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows. Teaching can occur within the classroom, small groups, and lectures, as well as in the delivery of clinical care.

For appointments hired on the Clinician-Teacher (CT) Track:
- Provide patient care at UW Health Kids outpatient clinics and bedside at the American Family Children's Hospital and participating outreach locations.
- Teach to a variety of learners, including medical students, residents, and fellows. Teaching can occur within the classroom, small groups, and lectures, as well as in the delivery of clinical care.

This vacancy is being announced as either CHS or CT Track. Having two tracks posted into this vacancy listing allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider clinical teacher faculty candidates with or without research credentials for this non-tenure-track position. CHS Track duties may consist of dedicated FTE time for scholarly work and teaching.
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Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent
Qualifications:
- Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required, by start date.
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Cardiology is required by start date
- Additional fellowship training in advanced cardiac therapies and pediatric heart transplant preferred.
- Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.
- For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the CHS or CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment or promotion to Associate Professor or Professor on the CHS or CT Track.
License/Certification:
Required
ABP - American Board of Pediatrics
Board eligibility/certification in Pediatric Cardiology through the American Board of Pediatrics is required, by start date.

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical licensure, by start date.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 50% - 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:
JULY 01, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Additional Information:
The Community:
Located on an isthmus between two lakes, Madison is the capital city of the state of Wisconsin. Madison has been voted the #1 Best City to Live in the USA (Livability, 2022), the Best Mid-Size Town (Midwest Living, 2023), #1 Most Neighborly City (NeighborBlog, 2023), #1 Best Place in the US for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020), #2 Best City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health (CoworkingCafe, 2023), #2 Best City for Bikes (People for Bikes, 2020), #3 Happiest Cities in America (WalletHub, 2023), #5 Best State to Practice Medicine (Physicians Thrive, 2023), #6 Fittest City in the US (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2023), #8 Greenest City in the US (EcoCation, 2024), #9 Best Metro Area for STEM Professionals (WalletHub, 2024), and one of the 10 best college towns in America (The Points Guy, 2022).

Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, and Promega, as well as many biotech, health care IT, and health systems startups. Other large employers headquartered in the area include Sub-Zero Wolf, Lands' End, American Family Insurance, TruStage, Trek Bicycles, and Duluth Trading Company.

The city of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison acknowledge that they occupy ancestral Ho-Chunk land. The School of Medicine and Public Health recognizes the health inequities faced by Native communities and pledges to learn more and take action across all of its missions.

Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 260,000 and a regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee. 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 rich with cultural offerings in the arts.

The city has a dedicated athletics fan base that largely centers around the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, Madison is home to a professional soccer team, Forward Madison FC, and a professional ultimate frisbee team, the Madison Radicals. The Madison Mallards is a collegiate wood-bat summer baseball league team and the Madison Night Mares is a summer collegiate softball team. Marquee endurance sports and specialty sporting events include Ironman, Madison Marathon, and many national and international championship competitions.

Other:
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.

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 then every four years.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

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.
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 14, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter briefly describing:
1. Your interest in this position
2. Your qualifications and experience in Pediatric Transplant Cardiology
Contact:
Leigh Fredericks
leigh.fredericks@wisc.edu
608-263-7735
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Clinical Professor(IC009) or Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011) or Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/CARDIOLOGY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
308187-AS
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