General Pediatrician

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics at The University of Wisconsin is recruiting an exceptional General Pediatrician to join our Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and interest in education as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

The Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine is a multidisciplinary group of diverse members, including pediatric providers - MDs and DOs - and advance practice providers, primarily nurse practitioners. Division members offer comprehensive primary care health services for infants, children, tweens, teens, and young adults. Many clinicians practice in UW Health specialty clinics that address diverse aspects of adolescent medicine such as pediatric and adolescent gynecology, sports medicine, and gender care. The program also staffs urgent care facilities. The division takes pride in the range and reach of its faculty's scholarly work and the critical role that administrators and research staff play in advancing its mission. It's members also unite around a strong teaching mission involving students, residents, and fellows.

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:

If hired on the CT Track:
*Provide clinical care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting. This position is recruiting for .5 to 1.0 Clinical FTE in General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Additional FTE is available for those with an interest in child abuse pediatrics to provide clinical services for victims of suspected child maltreatment.
*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.

If hired on the CHS Track:
*Provide clinical care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting. This position is recruiting for .5 to 1.0 Clinical FTE in General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Additional FTE is available for those with an interest in child abuse pediatrics to provide clinical services for victims of suspected child maltreatment.
*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.
*The successful applicant will participate in administrative and/or scholarly work to support the missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.

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.

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

Qualifications:

*Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required, by start date.
*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:
*Board eligibility in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics is required, by start date.
*Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical licensure, by start date.
*Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, 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:

MAY 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 November 25, 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 CV
- Cover letter detailing
1. Your interest in this position
2. Your qualifications and experience in General Pediatrics

Expected start date 5/1/25 or after.

Contact:

Leigh Fredericks
leigh.fredericks@wisc.edu
608-263-7735
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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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/GPAM

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

302623-AS

 

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