PULMONARY PHYSICIAN - LUNG TRANSPLANT

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Position Summary:

The Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Wisconsin Madison is seeking a Transplant Pulmonologist to join our Advanced Pulmonary Service/Lung Transplant Program.

The lung transplant program at the University of Wisconsin Madison, established in 1988, is the only Medicare-certified program in Wisconsin. Over 825 lung transplants have been performed at UW. Our innovation and expertise result in the shortest wait list times in the region, waitlist mortality below the national average and a long history of exceptional patient outcomes. The University of Wisconsin Hospital serves as one of only three lung transplant centers for the VA Health system. The lung transplant program at the University of Wisconsin Madison, established in 1988, is the only Medicare-certified program in Wisconsin. Over 825 lung transplants have been performed at UW. Our innovation and expertise result in the shortest wait list times in the region, waitlist mortality below the national average and a long history of exceptional patient outcomes. The University of Wisconsin Hospital serves as one of only three lung transplant centers for the VA Health system.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Principal Duties:

This position will have clinical responsibilities including provision of care (inpatient and outpatient) for patients with Advanced Pulmonary Disease and Lung Transplant. Additional areas of clinical focus could include interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, general pulmonary disease and critical care, based on candidate's interest. Candidate may have the opportunity to serve as Associate Director for the Lung Transplant Program and/or Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center. Candidate will participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents and medical students, with an opportunity to participate in didactic teaching.

Candidates interested in the Assistant or Associate Professor (CHS) position will support QI and research efforts within the Lung Transplant Program. The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public and university service.

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

Degree and Area of Specialization:

MD/DO; Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine as well as Pulmonary Medicine.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Completion of an accredited Pulmonary Fellowship. Experience/additional training for the care of patients post Lung Transplant, and other Advanced Pulmonary Diseases required. Candidates for Associate rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines.

License or Certificate:

Eligible for Wisconsin Medical license

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 four years.

Department(s):

A534285-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/PULMON MED

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

APRIL 08, 2021

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click "" to upload your CV and letter of interest. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is April 3, 2021, however this position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Jae Werndli
jewerndli@medicine.wisc.edu
608-263-4960
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

ASSOC PROFESSOR (CHS)(D02NN) or ASST PROFESSOR (CHS)(D03NN) or CLINICAL ASSOC PROF(D52NN) or CLINICAL ASST PROF(D53NN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

231886-AS



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Applications Open: Mar 2 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: