Pediatric Sleep Medicine opening with Children's Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin in beautiful Milwaukee, WI

Pediatric Pulmonology / Sleep Faculty (Academic Faculty-Open Rank)

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Childrens Wisconsin (CW) has a position available for a full-time pediatric pulmonary and sleep physician to join its well-established group of eleven physicians and six advanced practice nurses. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a collegial academic medical center and work in an established Childrens Hospital ranked as one of the best in the US. The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine is consistently named among the top pediatric pulmonary programs by US News & World Report.

Position Highlights :

The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Highlights of the program include :

• An accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center providing comprehensive care for more than 200 patients.
• A fully equipped Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center featuring a state-of-the-art, 8-bed sleep laboratory accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
• Robust clinical programs focused on asthma, technology-dependent children, apnea and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), pulmonary hypertension, bronchoscopy, and pulmonary function testing.
• Active participation in multidisciplinary programs addressing aerodigestive disorders, neuromuscular disease, sickle cell disease, and pulmonary hypertension.
Schedule :
• Full-Time
• Salaried (Exempt)

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology :

Division staff members include pulmonary nurses and research coordinators, as well as excellent nutritional, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, psychology, and social service support.  We have a pediatric pulmonary fellowship program, and our sleep faculty take an active role in the ACGME-sponsored sleep fellowship.

The Divisions faculty is involved in clinical research as a TDN site through the CF Foundation and within the Childrens Research Institute (CRI) of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin.  Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin has a pediatric Translational Research Unit to facilitate clinical and translational research.

Qualifications

Why MCW?

Procedure for Candidacy

To submit your application, please click on Apply Now. You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact :

Becky Trujillo, Sr. Physician & APP Recruiter

BLTrujillo@mcw.edu

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the states only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Childrens Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Childrens Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

Commitment to MCW Values

All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values : acting in Caring ways - engaging in Collaborative efforts - approaching our world with Curiosity - advancing Inclusive practices - demonstrating Integrity in all we do - treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. 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. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

Childrens Wisconsin and Childrens Specialty Group

Childrens Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Childrens Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Childrens Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Childrens Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.

Childrens and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin - the Childrens Specialty Group (CSG) - are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care through their American College of Surgeons Level I Childrens Surgery Verification Center, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, 72-bed Level IV NICU, Level IV Epilepsy Center, and a 72-bed PICU. In 2021-2022, CW and CSG had six specialties ranked by US News & World Report : cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology.  With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department / trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.

Milwaukee , the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigans western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukees many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukees downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.