Assistant Professor - Multi-Organ Transplant Surgeon

Medical College of Wisconsin - Internal; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Board Certified liver transplant surgeon to join their dynamic team in Milwaukee. This full-time faculty position offers the opportunity to advance your academic career while contributing to a vibrant transplant program. You'll engage in patient-centered care, collaborate with a skilled team, and participate in groundbreaking research. With a focus on innovation and quality, this role promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment, all while enjoying the rich cultural heritage and recreational opportunities that Milwaukee has to offer.

Benefits

CME Allowance

Professional Development Support

Malpractice Insurance

403b Match

Health and Retirement Plan

Relocation Allowance

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Surgery required.
• Training from an accredited liver fellowship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage liver transplant surgeries and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to clinical education and research initiatives.

Skills

Liver Transplantation

Surgery

Clinical Research

Patient-Centered Care

Machine Perfusion Technology

Education

Board Certified in Surgery

Liver Fellowship Training

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Medical Imaging Equipment

Job description

The Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (F & MCW) Transplant Service Line and the MCW Division of Transplant Surgery are seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible liver transplant surgeon interested in advancing an academic career in a vibrant and growing transplant center.

Join us in transforming health care and connecting communities to the best of what academic medicine offers by providing exceptional care for liver diseases in the diverse communities of the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin region!

The liver transplant program underwent a transformational change in the last 18 months and has ambitious plans with innovation, quality, and clinical excellence for the future. The transplant program has a 20-bed ICU that has outstanding expertise in the management of decompensated liver disease patients.

Opportunity

• Full-time faculty position within the MCW Division of Transplant Surgery and the Department of Surgery in conjunction with the F & MCW Transplant Service Line.
• Opportunity to grow the adult liver transplant program.
• Opportunity to build the Living Donor Liver Transplant program at Froedtert Hospital and Children’s Wisconsin in partnership with Faculty colleagues.
• Contribute to surgical management of children’s liver diseases including liver transplantation, liver tumor surgery and management of portal hypertension.
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, intensivists, transplant and hepatology APPs, and other members of the service line to expand liver transplant care.
• Contribute to the clinical education of fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.
• Participate in the academic, research and educational missions of the institution.
• A strong intensivist and inpatient APP team for care of patients in the Transplant Intensive Care Unit (TICU).
• Robust support for clinical research

• Focus on a patient-centered approach to delivery of care and engage in a climate of inquiry, quality, and safety.

Education, training, and experience required:

• Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Surgery.
• Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin.
• Candidates must have training/experience from an accredited liver fellowship/equivalent including living donor liver transplantation.
• Experience with machine perfusion technology is essential.
• Experience in split liver transplantation, pediatric liver transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery are desirable.

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 compensation with a full 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.
• Opportunities for conducting focused clinical trials research with full support from research coordinators through the Division of Transplant Surgery.

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.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contactSarah Cousland, Sr. Executive Faculty Recruiter [e-mail] for informal enquiries.