Pediatric Rheumatologist

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Pediatric Rheumatologist to join our growing team. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

This position is full or part-time, 50%-100% and requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• Provide clinical service to pediatric rheumatology patients at UW Health Kids locations.
• Engage in clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.
• Carry out independent research/scholarly activity in an area of interest (CHS Track only).

Requirements

• Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Pediatrics is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Rheumatology is required by the appointment start date.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required by the start date of the position.
• Unrestricted WI Medical license by start date of position.
• Board-certified or board eligible in Pediatrics by start date of position.

Preferred Qualifications

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or CHS 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 CHS or CT track.

Qualifications

MD, DO, or equivalent is required.

Skills

Clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

Benefits

Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 280,000 and a regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to the headquarters of Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, and Promega, as well as many biotech, health care IT, and health systems startups.

Madison is rich with cultural offerings, abundant outdoor activities, and one of the strongest local food scenes in the country. The city has a dedicated athletics fan base largely centered around the Big 10 University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Pay

Compensation: Negotiable, 12 month

Schedule

This position is full or part-time, 50%-100%