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TRANSPLANT SURGEON

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 29, 2021
Job no: 234586-AS
Work type: Faculty Full or Part Time, Faculty-Full Time, Faculty-Part Time, Onsite
Department: SMPH/SURGERY/TRANSPLANT
Location: Madison
Categories: Health Care, Medical, Social Services



Position Summary:

The Division of Transplantation and Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an abdominal pediatric and adult transplant surgeon to join the faculty at a large academic transplant center. The UW Health Transplant center is one of the world's leading organ transplant centers, and has been on the forefront of transplant advancement since its creation in 1966. Surgeons and scientists in the Division of Transplantation have made innovative discoveries that are used throughout the world. It is one of the most experienced transplant programs in the nation, and more than 15,000 organs have been transplanted at UW in the past 50 years. University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation is recognized as one of the most successful organ procurement programs in the nation.

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. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Principal Duties:

The successful candidate should possess strong clinical experience in pediatric and adult liver and kidney transplantation, as well as expertise in transplantation immunosuppression. This candidate will also serve as the Surgical Director of Pediatric Liver and Kidney Transplant Programs. The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegiate relationship with other faculty members.

Responsibilities include Clinical 70%, Administrative 15%, Research 10% and Teaching 5%.

Academic responsibilities will include training medical students, surgical residents, advanced practice providers, and transplant surgical fellows. The ideal candidate will be expected to participate in academic activities including clinical trials, outcomes, and translational or educational research projects.

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, or equivalent required, with specialization in transplantation.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Completion of an approved residency program and an ASTS approved transplant fellowship is required. Candidate must be in practice as a transplant surgeon for a minimum of 5 years after completion of fellowship training. Candidate must possess clinical and academic credentials sufficient for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The candidate must have the credentials that meet the University of Wisconsin and School of Medicine and Public Health criteria for promotion.

License or Certificate:

Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin Medical License. Board Certification in Surgery through the American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent. Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges.

Additional Information:

Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin. It is situated on several scenic lakes and is frequently cited as one of the best cities in which to live. It offers an excellent environment for families and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. A competitive salary and fringe benefit package is provided.

Department(s):

A539742-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/TRANSPLANT

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

JULY 01, 2022

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, click "" to upload a CV and letter of interest.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2021, however positions will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Leigh Fredericks
leigh.fredericks@wisc.edu
608-262-3603
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:

PROFESSOR (CHS)(D01NN) or ASSOC PROFESSOR (CHS)(D02NN) or ASST PROFESSOR (CHS)(D03NN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

234586-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Jul 29 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close:

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