Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiac Surgeon
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Job Description
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant Professor (CHS)Job Duties:
The successful candidate will be a critical team member and partner within the Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery within the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Close collaboration with the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Vascular Surgery in multidisciplinary program building is expected in particular centering around aortic-related disease. The successful applicant must have a demonstrated interest in clinical practice research education and training.
This position is full or part time 80%-100%.
This position requires work to be completed onsite at a designated campus work location.
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 two years.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting including visiting assistant associate or full professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
Must provide a valid drivers license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See (click on Become an authorized driver; then click on Required criteria).
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Teach medical students residents and fellows.
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 collegial relationship with other faculty members.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Surgery / Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Division proudly provides excellent clinical care across the spectrum of adult and pediatric cardiovascular and thoracic disease. The three sections of the Division include Adult CardiacSurgery Congenital Heart Surgery which treats patients of all ages and General Thoracic Surgery.
Education within the Division includes a commitment to medical students and General Surgery residents and an ACGME-approved traditional three-year Cardiothoracic residency. The Division also offers a non-accredited fellowship in Thoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support.
Compensation:
Negotiable 12 month
Required Qualifications:
Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
Board certification or board eligibility from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery is required by the appointment start date.
Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track.
Education:
MD DO or Equivalent is required
How to Apply:
The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 22 2025 however this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit a current CV and a cover letter that covers the following prompts:
Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsins Department of Surgery as a Cardiac Surgeon.
Your experience and areas of interest within Adult Cardiac Surgery and highlighting any experience with thoracic transplantation minimally invasive approaches to adulty heart disease or robotic cardiac experience.
Your area(s) of research interest if any.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
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Employment Type
Full Time
