Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty - Assistant Professor

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Protected academic time

Generous CME allowance

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Rheumatology. The successful candidate will provide clinical care for children with various rheumatic diseases and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. A board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Rheumatology, along with a medical degree, is required. The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with significant opportunities for academic growth and development.

Qualifications

• Required medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Unrestricted State medical licensure in Wisconsin or eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children with rheumatic diseases.
• Attend 5 half-day clinics minimum weekly.
• Participate in 10 to 12 weeks of inpatient service annually.

Skills

Board certified/eligible in Pediatric Rheumatology

Clinical care expertise

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Job Profile: Assistant Professor | Department of Pediatrics | Division of Rheumatology

Position Summary

The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children's Wisconsin (CW) seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding division. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at Children's Wisconsin hospital campus. We are comprised of a nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.

Position Highlights

• Primary responsibilities in bullets here...
• Clinical 90% and 10% scholarly activity
• Provide care for children and adolescents with arthritis, lupus, myositis, dermatomyositis, vasculitis and scleroderma. The program is also involved in helping diagnosing children with musculoskeletal pain and various other autoimmune diseases.
• Team dynamic of 7 faculty and 1 APP, other providers/clinicians they may interact for clinical support, etc.)
• Required: Milwaukee, Kenosha, and potentially Appleton
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.
• Full-Time, includes a minimum of 5 half day clinics
• 10 to 12 weeks of inpatient service per year
• Salaried (Exempt)

Department/Division Highlights

Multidisciplinary care is provided by a team of professionals, which include seven pediatric rheumatologists, a pediatric nurse practitioner, two clinic nurses and a social worker. A pediatric dietitian, child psychologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist work closely with the team and are available for consultation. Division faculty support an ACGME accredited Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship program designed to prepare graduates to be outstanding clinicians, productive scholars, and effective leaders in the academic pediatric rheumatology community.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Rheumatology.
• Unrestricted State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
• Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.

Why MCW?

• MCW offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Protected Academic time.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution.
• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences.
• As a qualifying non-profit, employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, and more!

Children's Wisconsin and Children's Specialty Group

Children's Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children's Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children's Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.

Children's and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin - the Children's Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Children's Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report: cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.

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The 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.

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee's many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nested along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive 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 may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.