CVICU Faculty

Job title: CVICU Faculty

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor | Department of Anesthesiology | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Position Summary: The Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks a board certified/board eligible Anesthesiologist to join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) faculty. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI, with clinical practice at Froedtert Hospital. We are comprised of a nationally recognized and dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, research, and innovation. The CVICU provides care for a complex and diverse population of critically ill cardiovascular patients and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the health system.

Position Highlights:

• Provide comprehensive critical care to patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, including complex postoperative and critically ill cardiovascular patients.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary management of patients in collaboration with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in the education and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, APPs, and other learners.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement, education, and other scholarly activities based on individual interests and expertise.
• Manage a high-acuity patient population with opportunities to care for patients requiring advanced cardiovascular and critical care therapies.
• Utilize and develop expertise in advanced critical care procedures and technologies as appropriate to the candidate’s training and experience.
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in departmental and institutional initiatives that support clinical excellence, education, research, and continuous improvement.
• Clinical responsibilities will primarily be within the CVICU at Froedtert Hospital, with the potential for additional clinical responsibilities based on departmental needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Schedule:

• Full-time Anesthesia faculty position with clinical responsibilities within the CVICU.
• Schedule and clinical responsibilities will be determined based on departmental and CVICU needs.
• Participate in the CVICU call schedule as assigned.
• Salaried (Exempt) position.

Department/Division Highlights: The Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while advancing education, research, and innovation in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Our faculty practice within a collaborative academic environment and work alongside nationally recognized clinicians, educators, and researchers. The CVICU provides care for a high-acuity cardiovascular patient population and offers an environment where physicians can collaborate closely with cardiac surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, and other critical care specialists. Faculty members have opportunities to contribute to the education of trainees, advance clinical practice, and pursue scholarly interests within a supportive academic setting.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, or another applicable specialty.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Critical Care Medicine is required.
• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure, in the state of Wisconsin.
• Eligible for appropriate hospital and medical staff privileges.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in the care of critically ill cardiovascular patients preferred.
• Experience with advanced cardiovascular critical care, postoperative cardiac patients, or complex medical/surgical critical care preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teaching skills.
• Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.

Application note:

• Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted.

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.