Pediatric Anesthesiologist

This is a position for a pediatric anesthesiologist primarily to provide clinical anesthesia care with teaching opportunities to residents and medical students. If appointed on the CHS track, duties will also include education and research components. This position is full or part time, 75%-100% and requires work to be completed onsite at a designated campus work location.

Applicants will be considered for the titles: Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

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 every four years.

About the Department

Established in 1927 by Ralph M. Waters, we are proud to be the first academic anesthesiology department in the United States. Our department is deeply committed to a tripartite mission of clinical care, education, and research, as well as to the success and well-being of our teams.

• As dedicated clinicians, we provide comprehensive anesthesiology, critical care, and pain management services to communities across the UW Health system of care.
• As educators, we are passionate about training the next generation of anesthesiologists and clinical anesthetists.
• As researchers, we support basic, translational, and clinical science with a commitment to advancing the future of anesthesiology.

The Department embraces both independent and collaborative work-styles. Our general approach is to empower individuals to work independently through thorough and hands-on training and onboarding, while also fostering a strong team environment through regular meetings with collaborators and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical anesthesia care to pediatric patients in an anesthesia team model, including evening and weekend call.
• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• Work in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

For appointment to the Clinician Teacher (CT) track:

• Provision of clinical anesthetic care to surgical patients.

For appointment to the CHS track:

• Major teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students in the operating room and didactic sessions, with a primary emphasis on general anesthesia procedures and techniques or in area of subspecialty training.
• Opportunity for participation in clinical research for interested candidates.

Requirements

• WI Medical license by start date of position.
• Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology by start date of position.
• Completion of anesthesiology residency program and certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric anesthesiology.
• MD, DO, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching residents and medical students.
• Interest or experience in clinical research.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive insurance and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.

For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer or SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer.