Gastroenterologist- General GI - VA - Faculty (Open Rank)

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded malpractice insurance

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Healthy work-life balance with shared*

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is seeking BC/BE Gastroenterologists to diagnose and treat a wide range of GI conditions in Milwaukee, WI. This full-time role is based at Froedtert/MCW and The Zablocki VA Medical Center, with busy outpatient and inpatient clinics and strong multidisciplinary collaboration.

Join a team with robust support services, a focus on research, and opportunities for professional development, teaching, and leadership within

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Gastroenterology.
• Wisconsin medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Perform colonoscopies, endoscopies, EGDs, and other diagnostic procedures in partnership with anesthesiology services.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient GI care with support from advanced practice providers.
• Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team including surgeons, radiologists, hepatologists, and others.
• Contribute to teaching and clinical research within a leading academic medical center.

Education

Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, a leader in delivering the most advanced medical technologies and comprehensive health care services available, is seeking BC/BE Gastroenterologists to diagnose and treat a wide range of GI conditions.

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!

Opportunity Highlights:

• Full time role based at Froedtert/MCW and The Zablocki VA Medical Center, both located in Milwaukee


• Performance of colonoscopies, endoscopies, EGDs, and various other diagnostic procedures in partnership with anesthesiology services


• Robust support services and strong, collaborative teams in our Gastroenterology and Hepatology programs, including but not limited to liver transplant, colorectal surgery, and hepatobiliary surgery


• Average of 16-18 outpatient procedures per day


• Inpatient & outpatient support by advanced practice providers


• Healthy work/life balance with shared call schedule


• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of fully funded malpractice insurance, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and sign-on bonus


• Highly competitive salary

Department/Division Highlights:

• Advanced, Patient-Centered Clinical Care


• State-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of GI diseases


• Multidisciplinary care model: coordinated work between gastroenterologists and other specialists (e.g., surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, hepatologists) enhances outcomes for complex cases


• Specialized programs such as Dysphagia Institute, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, Pancreaticobiliary Center, and Hepatitis Treatment Program offer robust, focused expertise


• Leading Research & Innovation: Strong bench-to-bedside research mission with clinical, translational, and basic science programs tackling unresolved problems in GI and liver disease


• Active involvement in clinical trials across multiple disease areas - including IBD, hepatology, motility, and advanced endoscopy - often supported by NIH and industry collaborations


• A culture that integrates research into clinical care, accelerating delivery of novel therapies and evidence-based approaches.


• Education & Fellowship Leadership: The division's Gastroenterology Fellowship Program has trained over 120 physicians who now lead and shape GI care and research nationally and internationally


• Collaborative learning environment with regular seminars, case conferences, and journal clubs that enrich professional development


• Reputation & Institutional Strength: The division's mission is broadly aligned with the Medical College of Wisconsin's commitment to healing, discovering, and teaching, ensuring high quality in patient care, research, and education.


• Integration with partner hospitals such as Froedtert Hospital and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center provides high clinical volume and diverse patient populations - key for quality outcomes and trainee experience


• Holistic, Personalized Care Approach: Personalized treatment plans that combine lifestyle, nutrition, and medical/surgical strategies tailored to the individual patient.


• Emphasis on preventive care and public education about digestive health to improve long-term outcomes

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)from an accredited institution


• Board certification (or eligibility) in Gastroenterology


• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain state licensure in the state of Wisconsin

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact: Gina Haldiman, Sr. Physician Recruiter

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Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute 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.

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting inCaringways - engaging inCollaborativeefforts - approaching our world withCuriosity- advancingInclusivepractices - demonstratingIntegrityin all we do - treating everyone withRespect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. 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. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

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