Description

The Department of Pediatrics is recruiting a physician at the faculty rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor to lead our Division of Child Protection within the Department of Pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. This position provides clinical services for victims of suspected child maltreatment.

The 111-bed American Family Children's Hospital opened in August of 2007 and is the only facility in Madison exclusively devoted to the care and treatment of children. In addition to serving our local community, the hospital receives tertiary referrals from throughout the state and region and is staffed by providers from every subspecialty area. The Department of Pediatrics (www.pediatrics.wisc.edu) has approximately 200 faculty and offers a full range of pediatric subspecialty care.

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health offers students, educators and researchers access to all the benefits of a preeminent public research university. The school also has strong partnerships with the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, whose programs are consistently ranked among the best in the nation, and with UW Health, one of the ten largest physician practice groups in the country. These relationships afford opportunities for students, teachers and investigators that are only available at top-ranked academic medical centers. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is known for its beautiful lakeside setting, a top-rated record of federal research funding and excellence in teaching both at the undergraduate level and in the School of Medicine and Public Health.

A competitive salary and benefit package is provided, including generous academic support. UW- Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities:

- Clinical services encompass outpatient clinic and inpatient consultations at the American Family Children's Hospital, as well as inpatient consultations at two community hospitals.
- Coordination and collaboration with child protective services, law enforcement, and other community partners will also be expected.
- Teaching will include clinical teaching, classroom, small group and lectures to a variety of learners and community partners.
- A strong interest in research or scholarly activity is expected.

For appointments hired on Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track:
~60-70% clinical care for patients at UW Health approved locations
~30-40% research, program development, division leadership administrative duties and/or education activities. For those appointed to the CHS title track, academic responsibilities will include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Academic duties and responsibilities beyond baseline faculty expectations will depend on individual interests and expertise. The Department of Pediatrics, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the University of Wisconsin offer an exceptional environment in which to establish and grow a robust academic career.

For appointments hired on Clinical Track:
~90% - Provide patient care at UW Health approved locations; provide clinical teaching to medical students, residents and fellows. Participation in division/departmental grand rounds and clinical conferences.
~10% - division leadership administrative duties.

Requirements

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO or equivalent

License/certification:

- Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical license
- BC/BE required
- Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

- Completion of accredited pediatric residency program and fellowship training in child abuse pediatrics is required
- Experience working in an academic medical center and a desire to incorporate teaching to a variety of learners into clinical practice is preferred
- Scholarly work in an area of interest to the candidate is expected
- Outstanding communication skills, the ability to effectively lead a team, and experience building collaborative partnerships are essential