Assistant Professor - Non-Invasive Cardiologist (VA-FH)

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Company: Medical College of Wisconsin

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215

Description:

Position Description:

Non-Invasive Cardiology Opening with The Medical College of Wisconsin and The Zablocki VA Medical Center

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is recruiting a Non-Invasive Cardiologist. The position will have a clinical focus within our Academic Practice at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin (FMCW), and at the Milwaukee Zablocki VA Medical Center.

The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded clinical cardiologist with good communication skills wanting to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Zablocki VAM Medical. Areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to a combination of inpatient & outpatient care with ample opportunity for teaching and research.

Our academic practice has over 60 cardiologists and has state of the art equipment and new facilities. The comprehensive FMCW cardiac program includes a full complement of complex and structural interventions, Advance Heart Failure with vibrant Heart transplant, MCS, ECMO and Shock programs, and complex state of the art EP program.

There will be an excellent compensation and benefits package available through MCW and the Milwaukee Zablocki VA Medical Center

Initial contributions to MCW and the Milwaukee Zablocki VA Medical Center missions in the areas of patient care, teaching, clinical research, scholarly activities, and administration/service will be as follows:

Patient Care: Clinical activities will be primarily focused on clinic and hospital coverage at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI (largest hospital in the state) and the Milwaukee Zablocki VA Medical Center

Research, Teaching, and Scholarly Activities: Opportunities for teaching and research exist with dedicated 20% academic time

Administration/Service: The candidate will be expected to participate actively in multi-disciplinary conferences organized by the Division.

About MCWMCW is a major academic medical center, a large, multispecialty practice, and the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area. 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. The Medical College of Wisconsin is one of only two Medical Schools in Wisconsin and in partnership with Froedtert Hospital and the Froedtert Health System and Medical College Physicians, with more than 1,250 physicians serve Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin

About Milwaukee Zablocki VA Medical CenterClement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (ZVAMC) in Milwaukee, WI, is a tertiary care facility providing advanced medical care to a diverse population of Veterans. ZVAMC is affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), and as such, integrates teaching, research, and advanced patient care into its organizational mission. The facility offers a full spectrum of comprehensive health care services, using state-of-the-art technology and innovative programs to deliver patient-centered cardiovascular care. ZVMAC Cardiology is a regional referral center for cardiac surgery, cardiac interventions, and cardiac imaging.

About MilwaukeeLocated 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, kite-surfing, 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 should send CV to:

Jorge F. Saucedo, MD, MBA
Division Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Director of the Heart & Vascular Service Lines
Froedtert Health System
jsaucedo@mcw.edu

And

Gina Haldiman
Sr. Physician Recruiter
Medical College of Wisconsin
rhaldiman @mcw.edu

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
  • Graduation from an accredited medical school
  • Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Cardiology
  • Successful completion of a fellowship in cardiovascular disease
  • Successful completion of additional educational programs necessary to enable Physician to acquire and maintain privileges to perform the range of services contemplated. This includes board eligibility/certification in the specialty being practiced.
  • New graduates welcome; mentorship available

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Wisconsin license as MD/DO
  • Board certified or eligible in cardiovascular disease to be board certified or qualified to sit for the boards in primary area of practice at the Hospital. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency or fellowship training are required to become board certified within seven years of residency or fellowship training.
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Valid driver's license
  • Maintain unrestricted DEA number
  • Maintain unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare / Medicaid, or other federal or state governmental health care programs


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 a diverse 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 (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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