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

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 and 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 and 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.

MCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionThe Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About MCW

MCW 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 Center

Clement 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 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, 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

Sheena Frydrych

Director of Provider Recruitment

Medical College of Wisconsin

sfrydrych@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.
  
  

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 required.
• 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.
• New graduates welcome, mentorship available.
  
  

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.