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FROEDTERT AND THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN TRANSPLANT SERVICE LINE AND MCW DIVISION OF TRAUMA/ACUTE CARE SURGERY SECTION OF SURGICAL CRITICAL CARE AND DIVISION OF TRANSPLANT SURGERY 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – TRANSPLANT ICU MEDICAL DIRECTOR

The Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (F & MCW) Transplant Service Line is seeking a Medical Director of the dedicated Transplant ICU.  We are seeking a leader with a focus and experience in management of pre- and post- liver patients as well as critically ill kidney/pancreas post-transplant patients.  

The adult transplant ICU is a 20-bed unit dedicated to pre- and post- transplant patients.  The ICU admits XXXX patients per year.  To support the ICU the unit has highly trained ICU nurses, dedicated ICU APPs, and a group of TICU multi-disciplinary intensivists from medicine, emergency medicine, and surgery.   The ICU team is also supported by a robust team of hepatologists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and discharge planning.  

Opportunity

    Full-time faculty position within the MCW Division of Trauma/Acute Care Surgery section of Surgical Critical Care with a secondary appointment in the Division of Transplant Surgery. 

      Opportunity to grow the adult transplant ICU program in close collaboration with the Liver Transplant Medical Director.

      Contribute to the clinical education of fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.

Focus on a patient-centered approach to delivery of care and engage in a climate of inquiry, quality, and safety. 
      Participate in the academic, research and educational missions of the institution.

      Robust support for clinical research

Compensation & Benefits

      Salary, research support, and benefits will be commensurate with rank and experience, and the candidate will hold appropriate academic rank in the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine.

      Highly competitive benefits package, 2 weeks of CME and professional development allowance, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, 403b match, outstanding employer-funded health and retirement plan, and generous relocation allowance. 

      Physician engagement and wellness is a core focus area for Froedtert and MCW.

      Value highly placed on multiple avenues for academic pursuits including research, quality improvement, and education. 

FROEDTERT AND THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN 

The Transplant Service Line is a joint program of Froedtert Hospital, the academic medical center of the Froedtert health network & the Medical College of Wisconsin, with vital support by Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin for tissue typing and research initiatives. The Service Line encompasses transplant programs in liver, kidney, pancreas, heart, and lung.  Representing the most comprehensive pediatric and adult transplant care in Wisconsin and the region, the service line is recognized for nationally ranked outcomes, internationally known medical and surgical transplant specialists and end-stage disease management, innovation, and ground-breaking research. It is a critical resource for Wisconsin and beyond.

The Medical College of Wisconsin 

MCW is a major academic medical center; the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin.  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. 

Milwaukee 

Located 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, 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.

Requirements

Education, training, and experience required: 

      Candidates must be Board Certified in Critical Care.

      Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin.

      Candidates must have experience managing decompensated liver disease and post-liver/kidney/pancreas critically ill patients.