Job Summary:
The Division of Rehabilitation Medicine within the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician with expertise in chronic pain management, basic and advanced interventional pain management techniques to join our multi-disciplinary Pain Medicine faculty. This position will see patients at UW Health outpatient clinic locations (including the UW Health East Park Medical Center opening in fall of 2024), provide interventional pain treatment in an ambulatory procedure center and participate in the division's rotational call coverage of inpatient care at the UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital.
The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UW-Madison is comprised of 14 faculty, 5 advanced practice providers, 10 residents and 2 fellows within the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, which includes 61 faculty and 49 advanced practice providers across eight subspecialty divisions, 7 fellows across five programs and 40 residents between two residency programs. The division enjoys strong collaborative relationships with faculty within the Department of Pediatrics Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Department of Anesthesia's Chronic Pain and Pain Management division.
We are seeking candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated either through practice experience or training. An appointment to either the Clinician Teacher (CT) track or CHS track will include clinical teaching of various trainees including medical students, residents and fellows. Opportunity for participation in clinical research for interested candidates exists.
Responsibilities:
For appointments hired on the Clinician Teacher (CT) Track:
- Provide outpatient clinical care at UW Health outpatient clinic locations
- Provide interventional pain treatment in an ambulatory procedure center
- Rotational coverage of inpatient care at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Teach a variety of learners, including medical students, residents and fellows within the context of the clinical practice and occasional didactic sessions
For appointments hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track:
- Provide outpatient clinical care at UW Health outpatient clinic locations
- Provide interventional pain treatment in an ambulatory procedure center
- Rotational coverage of inpatient care at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of mutual interest to the candidate and the division.
- Teach 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 context of the clinical practice.
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Education:
Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO or equivalent
Qualifications:
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship training program
- Experience in an academic medical setting preferred
- Interest in peer reviewed publications and scholarly research activity highly desired
- For an appointment at Associated or Professor rank on the CHS or CT Track, candidates must meet criteria established by the department as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health Guidelines for appointment or promotion to Associate Professor on the CHS
License/Certification:
Preferred
MD - Physician - State Licensure
- Board certification or board eligibility for American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Board certification or board eligibility for ABPM&R subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine
- Wisconsin medical licensure or eligibility for a Wisconsin Medical license
- Eligibility for enrollment as a billing provider for all necessary hospital privileges
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 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:
DECEMBER 01, 2024
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)
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Additional Information:
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 two years.
This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty, students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered.
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.
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.
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 16, 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. 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 your qualifications and experience
-List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Rachel Timbers
timbers@wisc.edu
608-263-7659
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ORTHO&REHAB/REHAB MED
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
304226-AS
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