CVICU Faculty

Position Summary

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks a board certified/board eligible physician to join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) faculty. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI, with clinical practice at Froedtert Hospital. We are comprised of a nationally recognized and dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, research, and innovation. The CVICU provides care for a complex and diverse population of critically ill cardiovascular patients and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the health system.

Position Highlights

• Provide comprehensive critical care to patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, including complex postoperative and critically ill cardiovascular patients.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary management of patients in collaboration with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in the education and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, APPs, and other learners.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement, education, and other scholarly activities based on individual interests and expertise.
• Manage a high-acuity patient population with opportunities to care for patients requiring advanced cardiovascular and critical care therapies.
• Utilize and develop expertise in advanced critical care procedures and technologies as appropriate to the candidate’s training and experience.
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in departmental and institutional initiatives that support clinical excellence, education, research, and continuous improvement.
• Clinical responsibilities will primarily be within the CVICU at Froedtert Hospital, with the potential for additional clinical responsibilities based on departmental needs.
• Salaried (Exempt) position.

Department/Division Highlights

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while advancing education, research, and innovation in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Our faculty practice within a collaborative academic environment and work alongside nationally recognized clinicians, educators, and researchers. The CVICU provides care for a high-acuity cardiovascular patient population and offers an environment where physicians can collaborate closely with cardiac surgery, cardiology, anesthesia, and other critical care specialists. Faculty members have opportunities to contribute to the education of trainees, advance clinical practice, and pursue scholarly interests within a supportive academic setting.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, or another applicable specialty.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Critical Care Medicine is required.
• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure, in the state of Wisconsin.
• Eligible for appropriate hospital and medical staff privileges.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in the care of critically ill cardiovascular patients preferred.
• Experience with advanced cardiovascular critical care, postoperative cardiac patients, or complex medical/surgical critical care preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teaching skills.
• Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current Resume/CV and optional cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: Cati teDuits - Physician & Provider Recruiter - cteduits@mcw.edu

About the Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s 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.